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OVERCOMING EATING DISORDERS: Bulimarexia, Hypheragia & Treatment
Eating disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by a persistent disturbance in eating or eating-related behavior,...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 20, 20232 min read
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TRAINING YOUR MIND: The Practice of Mindfulness
In previous blogs I have emphasized the need for meditation. A large component of meditation is mindfulness. But you can also be mindful...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 19, 20233 min read
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OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER: When Everyday Is A Struggle
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder characterized by a pattern of uncontrollable, recurring thoughts...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 18, 20232 min read
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TOXIC & DANGEROUS SITUATIONS: Narcissism, Psychotic & Personality Disorders
Psychotic disorders are a group of mental illnesses that are characterized by a loss of contact with reality. These disorders are mainly...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 17, 20232 min read
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HEALING FROM ADDICTION: Substance Abuse Disorders
Substance abuse disorders, also known as substance use disorders, are a type of mental health disorder. They are characterized by the...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 17, 20232 min read
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THE TOP 10 MOST COMMON MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS
There are many different types of mental health disorders. Their prevalence varies depending on the population studied, stressors and...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 16, 20233 min read
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Unity in the Spirit
In the Fall of 2015, after a series of tests, it was determined that I needed gall bladder surgery. I have had many surgeries and...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 15, 20232 min read
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RECOGNIZING BIPOLAR DISORDER: Managing Mood Swings
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a mental health condition that is characterized by extreme shifts in mood,...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 15, 20233 min read
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THE ANXIETY MONSTER: Naming the Demon
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. According to the dictionary, anxiety is a feeling...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 13, 20234 min read
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THE SILENT KILLER: The Warning Signs of Depression
Depression is a common mental health disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. In fact, according to the World Health...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 12, 20232 min read
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THE SELF-HARM PANDEMIC: Common Risk Factors for Teens
Suicide is a serious public health concern, and unfortunately, teenagers are not immune to this issue. Recently I read a poll that said...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 11, 20233 min read
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COMMON TEEN STRESSORS: How To Diagnose & Manage Anxiety
Our teens are at an increased risk of anxiety and depression. Teenagers experience high levels of stress for a variety of reasons. Many...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 9, 20232 min read
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IGNORING THE OBVIOUS: Teens, Social Media & Mental Health
It's not a popular opinion, but it has to be said... "Social media is corrupting our kids." There. I said it. And I mean it. We may not...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 2, 20234 min read
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10 REASONS SHOULD WE STUDY THE OLD TESTAMENT?
Have you ever wondered why there are two "testaments" in the Bible? We call them the "old" and the "new" testaments, but why? Most people...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Oct 3, 20225 min read
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THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE
I love movies. Old or new. Western or Comedy. Sci-fi or Drama. If you ever make it to a game show and need a lifeline for 1980's movies...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Sep 12, 20223 min read
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September 11: A Day To Remember
September 11 is day to remember a time in our nation when we put aside our politics, our traditions, our opinions, and our disagreements...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Sep 11, 20223 min read
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Your Story is Still Being Written
The website "Statista" recently reported that according to their research from 2018 to 2021 around 30% of Christians do not read their...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Sep 5, 20222 min read
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Be Careful Little Mind What You Think
Hey there my long lost friends! Sorry for the late release of this blog, but life has been super busy these past few weeks. As most of you know, because I might have mentioned it a few (dozen or so) times, the last few weeks in our house have felt somewhat like a rollercoaster with emotional, financial, and even physical strains and challenges as we have worked really hard at getting two college freshmen settled in new environments. The boys and Ray have handled the process a
Misty Reynolds
Aug 30, 20227 min read
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Can You Handle the Truth?
What is truth? Pilate asked this question to Jesus about 2000 years ago. People still wonder what truth really is and how it can be...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Aug 22, 20222 min read
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Naming Your Demons
An elder I worked with for several years would greet those who responded to the invitation. Sundays and Wednesdays we always offer am...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Aug 17, 20222 min read
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