What is Non-suicidal self-injury? Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is defined as deliberately injuring oneself without suicidal intent. The most common form of NSSI is self-cutting, but other forms include burning, scratching, hitting, intentionally preventing wounds from healing, and other … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2014
Reflection
We prepare to enter the time of reflection as Good Friday approaches. During this time we, too, are in transition as we contemplate the miracle of Easter Sunday. Blessings to all, Dr. Baker www.drsherrybaker.com/ … [Read more...]
Faith
Fear is the absence of faith. Step 3 is a step of faith: "Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to God as we understood Him." Step out in faith. Blessings, Dr. Baker www.drsherrybaker.com/ … [Read more...]
Armor of God
Ephesians 6: 10-18 equips us with answers for how to handle all problems and challenges. Everything is a spiritual battle; keep your armor close by. Blessings, Dr. Baker www.drsherrybaker.com/ … [Read more...]
Learned Optimism
Being positive and happy are learned skills. Advertisement teaches us to not be content with what we have or who we are because according to them, we will not be happy until we own "such and such" or wear "this or that". So we become externally focused for our happiness. True happiness comes from … [Read more...]
Happiness and Sleep
It is a fact that happy people sleep better. Also, people who sleep better are happier. So where do we begin? Which comes first? I keep a journal by my bed on the nightstand. Each night I sit on the edge of my bed, grab the happiness journal, and put the date and day down. I jot down three positive … [Read more...]