Depression and Anxiety

The persistent presence of depression or anxiety can make us want to give up. We begin to wonder, "What's the use?" The slow fade of hope and heavy weight of dark emotions make our suffering more intense.

In a broken world, it's impossible to completely eradicate depression and anxiety, but we can have hope and find meaning amid our struggle. This hope becomes more tangible with a concrete plan and support from friends.

Depression and Anxiety is a step-by-step, biblically rooted plan that can be used as a personal study, with a counselor, or in a group. Participants will learn to bring their hardships to God, steward their body well, and pursuing a meaningful life even when they feel depressed or anxious.

Hambrick emphasizes the importance of understanding the interplay between suffering and sin and provides practical tools to address emotional struggles while encouraging spiritual growth.

Growing After Trauma is an in-depth resource for churches and individuals to use for support groups to address depression and anxiety in a faith-filled and healing way.

The 9-step model helps participants understand the struggles that accompany depression and anxiety and gives actionable strategies for overcoming with the hope of the gospel.

This book is part of the Church-Based Counseling series, built on the G4 model of subject-specific, lay-led counseling groups, designed to help churches create sustainable lay counseling ministries.