Episode 253: Bjorn Bjornsson makes therapy simple

My guest for the week is Bjorn Bjornsson from Saga Center based in California. He was previously in ministry back in Iceland before becoming a licensed marriage and family therapist. Bjorn sits down with me and talks about his early experiences as a pastor, the need for mental health support in the church, and how you can find a counselor who is the right fit for you. Therapy can feel like a taboo word for so many people, particularly in the church. Going to therapy used to be seen as a sign of weakness. But over the years, people have become a lot more open about sharing their own experiences with mental health and finding the support they need.If you’ve heard me speak on a Sunday, maybe you’ve heard me talk a little about my own journey with anxiety and mental health. Or you’ve heard me talk with previous guests about their own journeys (like in this episode with Dan Broyles, LMFT) If you’re feeling a little skeptical about therapy, or you’ve been wondering where to even start, then take a listen to this episode and share it with a friend. The Saga Center is our sponsor for this episode, and I’m so grateful to them for it. You can find out more about Saga, Bjorn, and the work that they do in the resources below. Highlights About Bjorn & Saga Center - 01:54Bjorn’s beginnings in IcelandHow Saga came to be Mental Health in the past few years - 13:03Finding a Christian CounselorNavigating the mental health epidemic of the past few yearsBuilding trust again Finding the right support - 26:42Finding the courage to get support.The unique pressures being in ministry has on mental health Resources (links to books mentioned, websites, etc)Episode TranscriptConnect with the Saga CenterSaga Center websiteFacebook

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