We put together a playlist of music that has encouraged our team when we’re struggling. We pray it blesses you!
Local Faith Based Counselors:
Joseph DeAngelis
DeAngelis Counseling Center
58 Pomfret St Rm 125CRM Putnam, CT 06260 (401) 439-4925
Daniel Gallant
ReGeneration Therapy and Counseling
245 Main St, Danielson, CT 06239
888-316-5221 EXT: 103 or email: daniel@regenerationtc.com

Other Local Providers
Community Health Resources
71 Westcott Road Danielson, CT 06239860-774-7179*Must call Assessment Center to make first appointment 877-884-3571*Has psychiatrist on staff *Med Management Provided
Connecticut Behavioral Health Associates
Dr. Awwa: Dr. Noaman13 Babcock Ave Plainfield, CT 06374
860-564-2242*Med Management Provided
Day Kimball Hospital Behavioral Health
320 Pomfret Street Putnam, CT 06260
860-963-6385 *Has Psychiatrist on Staff
Inlight Professional Counseling Services
60 & 70 Cottage StreetDanielson, CT 06239860-774-0215
Strong Like a Mother Support Group Postpartum Support Group
Meetings are the 1 st and 3 rd Wednesday of the month
7:00-8:00pm via Zoom link
Please call or text Erin Drake (860) 949-6893 ErinD@teegonline.org
Better Help – Online Therapy https://www.betterhelp.com/
Joseph DeAngelis
DeAngelis Counseling Center
58 Pomfret St Rm 125CRM Putnam, CT 06260 (401) 439-4925
Daniel Gallant
ReGeneration Therapy and Counseling
245 Main St, Danielson, CT 06239
888-316-5221 EXT: 103 or email: daniel@regenerationtc.com

Other Local Providers
Community Health Resources
71 Westcott Road Danielson, CT 06239860-774-7179*Must call Assessment Center to make first appointment 877-884-3571*Has psychiatrist on staff *Med Management Provided
Connecticut Behavioral Health Associates
Dr. Awwa: Dr. Noaman13 Babcock Ave Plainfield, CT 06374
860-564-2242*Med Management Provided
Day Kimball Hospital Behavioral Health
320 Pomfret Street Putnam, CT 06260
860-963-6385 *Has Psychiatrist on Staff
Inlight Professional Counseling Services
60 & 70 Cottage StreetDanielson, CT 06239860-774-0215
Strong Like a Mother Support Group Postpartum Support Group
Meetings are the 1 st and 3 rd Wednesday of the month
7:00-8:00pm via Zoom link
Please call or text Erin Drake (860) 949-6893 ErinD@teegonline.org
Better Help – Online Therapy https://www.betterhelp.com/
Struggle Bus Road Map
January 18 - Depression & Anxiety
January 25 - Addiction & Anger
February 1 - Trauma
February 8 - Generational Effect
Welcome Aboard!
Welcome to the Struggle Bus! There’s plenty of room aboard, as we all struggle from time to time, especially in the cold and dark months of January/February. Our prayer for this series, the reason that this all came into being, is to encourage and equip all of us to take steps off the struggle bus and towards freedom; to take steps toward healthy minds and towards healing. Those steps might look different for each of us, but we believe that there is a common thread through all of those words and that true & real freedom/healing/health are found in a person named Jesus.
We want to preface these evenings by saying that the church is NOT providing a therapy session, frankly we’re not fully qualified, but we do know that there are good and effective Christian counselors in our local area who are trained and equipped to help people take steps forward in their life journey. Check your hand out for a bunch of details
Finally, we want to start each of these evenings by introducing a concept that we believe provides the foundation for true healing. You may have heard of the biblical doctrine of God as a trinity; God is three distinct, unique parts (The Father, The Son & The Holy Spirit) but is also God is a singular entity we call… God. In a similar way, we as humans have three parts similar to how our God is a trinity. We have an eternal spiritual part, where we stand before God, we also have a soul part as well which houses our mind, our emotions, our feelings and thoughts and finally we have a physical body. All three are connected, all three are important and as a general broad rule, something that’s good for me in one of these parts, will be good for the other parts as well. Example, exercise is good for my mind and also can be good spiritually. The opposite may be true as well. Things that are unhealthy for one area will have negative effects on other areas of our lives.
The Bible also speaks of us humans in three parts as well where God literally creates a new spirit inside of us, we get a new heart/mind (soul) and a promise of a new body. We’re going to try and keep that concept in mind as we go forward and here we go!
We want to preface these evenings by saying that the church is NOT providing a therapy session, frankly we’re not fully qualified, but we do know that there are good and effective Christian counselors in our local area who are trained and equipped to help people take steps forward in their life journey. Check your hand out for a bunch of details
Finally, we want to start each of these evenings by introducing a concept that we believe provides the foundation for true healing. You may have heard of the biblical doctrine of God as a trinity; God is three distinct, unique parts (The Father, The Son & The Holy Spirit) but is also God is a singular entity we call… God. In a similar way, we as humans have three parts similar to how our God is a trinity. We have an eternal spiritual part, where we stand before God, we also have a soul part as well which houses our mind, our emotions, our feelings and thoughts and finally we have a physical body. All three are connected, all three are important and as a general broad rule, something that’s good for me in one of these parts, will be good for the other parts as well. Example, exercise is good for my mind and also can be good spiritually. The opposite may be true as well. Things that are unhealthy for one area will have negative effects on other areas of our lives.
The Bible also speaks of us humans in three parts as well where God literally creates a new spirit inside of us, we get a new heart/mind (soul) and a promise of a new body. We’re going to try and keep that concept in mind as we go forward and here we go!
Fun Facts About Depression
Symptoms of a Depressive Episode
depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure, significant weight change, diminished concentration, sleep difficulties, fatigue nearly every day, feelings of worthlessness, recurring thoughts of death.
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a mental and physical reaction to perceived threats. In small doses, anxiety is helpful. It protects us from danger, and focuses our attention on problems. But when anxiety is too severe, or occurs too frequently, it can become debilitating.
Symptoms of Anxiety
Uncontrollable worry, excessive nervousness, sleep problems, muscle tension, poor concentration, increased heart rate, upset stomach, avoidance of fear
- Women are 2x more likely to develop depression.
- About 1 in 10 will experience depression during their lifetime.
- Most people experience their first depressive episode between ages 20 and 30.
- Over ½ of those diagnosed with depression also suffer from anxiety
Symptoms of a Depressive Episode
depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure, significant weight change, diminished concentration, sleep difficulties, fatigue nearly every day, feelings of worthlessness, recurring thoughts of death.
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a mental and physical reaction to perceived threats. In small doses, anxiety is helpful. It protects us from danger, and focuses our attention on problems. But when anxiety is too severe, or occurs too frequently, it can become debilitating.
Symptoms of Anxiety
Uncontrollable worry, excessive nervousness, sleep problems, muscle tension, poor concentration, increased heart rate, upset stomach, avoidance of fear