MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

We are “breaking the silence” long maintained by the traditional church on the real-life experiences of mental health, suicide, addiction and more. BELOVED is a brave space where your story and your truth are held with grace, inclusion and compassion — not judgment. If you long to experience God and faith while living with mental illness or mental health challenges, BELOVED is the community for you.

Please find on this page resources to assist you in your mental health journey. If you would like to speak with one of our experienced ministry staff, please email dale@belovedsandiego.org.

Note that these resources are not a substitute for clinical care and/or medication as prescribed by your physician.

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Rev. Dale Suggs spoke at University Christian Church on May 16th, 2021, about his personal journey struggling with both his own mental health
and the stigma around mental illness in teh church. His sermon, entitled "Making It Personal: Mental Health & the Church,"
is profoundly honest and vulnerable. Encounter Dale's vision of the community of Jesus' followers as a place of healing
for individuals and families facing mental health challenges.

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Websites, Blogs and Books

• The Greater Good Science Center shares insight on the science of well-being, and teaches skills for resilience and compassion
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the largest grassroots mental health organization in the US dedicated to supporting those living with mental illness
• Mental Health Ministries provides educational resources to end the stigma around mental health in our churches and faith communities

Upcoming Events

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Emotional Health with Alane Daugherty, PhD

These guided practices are offered by Alane Daugherty, PhD, a stress expert who teaches courses in stress management, emotional health, embodied spirituality, health and well-being, and the psychophysiology of contemplative practice. She is co-director of the Mind and Heart Research Lab, a psychophysiology lab and stress management and emotional health facility at California Polytechnic State University, Pomona. She also serves as research consultant for the Center for Engaged Compassion at Claremont School of Theology.

​Discover more of her work:

• You can purchase Dr. Alane's book "Unstressed" and download the free extra practices from the book here.
• Keep up with Dr. Alane's work by following her on Facebook here.
• Join Dr. Alane for virtual meditation on Tuesdays at noon.
• Read Dr. Alane's articles on Psychology Today.

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Click to purchase Dr. Alane's book!

Guided Practices

Practice 1

Somatic Clearing

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Practice 4

HEART FOR HOLDING & HEALING SELF

Practice 2

Sustained HEART

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Practice 5

HEART FOR HOPE

Practice 3

GRATEFUL HEART

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Practice 6

HEART FOR A NEW YOU