Remain Connected: Faith, Counseling, and the Seasons of Life with Mayra Richards

About this episode

Mayra Richards discusses integrating faith into counseling and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

In this episode of The Chalice: Mental Health & Christian Faith , we sit down with Richmont alumna and licensed professional counselor Mayra Richards and discuss opening a practice, integrating faith into sessions, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. From spiritual trauma and EMDR to couples counseling, Mayra shares honestly about what it means to remain connected to God, to your calling, and to those you serve.

People in this episode

Host: Richmont Graduate University

Guest: Mayra Richards

Topics covered

• faith
• counseling
• work-life balance
• spiritual trauma
• EMDR
• couples counseling

Keywords

• faith
• counseling
• work-life balance
• spiritual trauma
• EMDR
• couples counseling

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Richmont Graduate University

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