In the Market with Janet Parshall Hour 2: Secure
May 20, 2025
Kenza Haddock, a licensed professional counselor and accredited trauma specialist, discusses the foundational relationship with God that impacts mental health. She reveals how distorted views of God lead to insecurities, anxiety, and depression. Kenza emphasizes the importance of developing a secure attachment to God for hope and healing. The conversation highlights the transformative power of faith in trauma recovery and addresses the significant role of parental relationships in shaping perceptions of the divine.
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Kenza's Powerful Testimony
- Kenza Haddock shares her painful journey from an Islamic childhood involving an arranged marriage, pregnancy, and family rejection to finding peace with Jesus.
- This story illustrates how trauma and cultural pressures shaped her initial insecure attachment to God.
Attachment's Role in Mental Health
- Attachment is the bond with God essential for feeling whole and secure.
- Misperceptions of God cause unhealthy attachments, leading to anxiety and depression cycles.
Attachment Styles to God
- Different parental behaviors lead to anxiety, avoidance, or disorganized attachment styles with God.
- These styles deeply influence how people perceive God's presence, control, or availability.