176. VP of Connection Reveals Tools For Healing | Keith McLaughlin

Exploring Emotional Healing with Keith MacLaughlin: Strategies for Spiritual Growth and Overcoming Trauma In this episode of the Inherent Identity Podcast, Keith MacLaughlin, VP of Care and Connection at Healing Care Ministries, delves into practical exercises and strategies for emotional and spiritual healing. Discover how activities like working with clay and finger painting can help individuals connect with their emotions and the Lord. Learn about the importance of core identity in Christ, the six essential longings, and the value of being an empathetic witness. Keith also shares his personal journey through depression, the role of beauty in his healing process, and the significance of processing grief. Stay tuned for valuable insights and a special resource that will help you reshape your understanding of God and your identity. 00:00 Introduction to Empathetic Exercises 00:52 Welcome to the Inherent Identity Podcast 02:18 Conversation with Keith MacLaughlin 03:42 Active Listening and Emotional Exploration 07:06 Personal Healing Journey and Finding Beauty 10:12 Understanding Core Identity and Longings 16:34 Exploring Trauma and Emotional Healing 20:35 Training and Empowering Others 26:51 The Power of Emotional Awareness 27:34 Navigating Conversations with Curiosity 29:35 The Role of Memory in Emotional Healing 37:49 Daily Practices for Spiritual Connection 39:02 Understanding Relational Bias 41:03 Exploring the Impact of Parental Relationships 42:27 Recap and Practical Tools 48:11 Keith's Final Thoughts on Healing and Grief Connect with Keith & Healing Care Ministries: Website: https://www.healingcare.org/ Slingstones Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slingstones-podcast/id1165272071 Email: keith@healingcare.org Connect with Tyson: Website: https://www.inherentidentity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtysonbradley/ Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inherentidentity Email: tyson@inherentidentity.com Resources, Books, Mentions: "The Interior Castle" by Teresa of Ávila - http://bit.ly/4fW57fu Book of Love Exercise - https://bit.ly/3VopwSd If you liked this episode or found the resources helpful, please subscribe and share with others.