📋 Episode Summary:Ever have big emotions or anxious thoughts crash your day—or your bedtime? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a powerful mental health tool that my clients absolutely love: the Container Exercise. It’s a simple, Jesus-centered strategy that helps you pause, contain, and return to overwhelming thoughts or feelings—without stuffing them or pretending they’re not there.We’ll also unpack:The real purpose of emotions from a faith-based perspectiveThe danger of ignoring or stuffing emotionsWhat it means to “contain” vs. “avoid”A trauma-informed, Jesus-centered visualization exercise to manage emotionsWhy this tool is especially helpful at bedtime, during stress, or when you’re short on timeIf you’re tired of being ruled by your emotions—or if racing thoughts are wrecking your sleep—you’re in the right place.TIMESTAMPS01:27 - Purpose of emotions02:05 - Emotions need attention03:08 – What Scripture says about feelings and self-control03:50 - When big emotions show up at inconvenient times04:45 – Difference between containing and stuffing05:15 – Step-by-step to handle big emotion08:10 - Container Exercise (with Jesus!)12:03 - Recap12:53 – Choose Life Challenge: Try this Container Exercise again today...and before bed tonightKEY TAKEAWAYSEmotions are data.Emotions don't make good leaders for our lives or decisions.Learn to contain emotion, rather than stuff or avoid. When you contain emotion, you set an appointment with yourself to process the emotion (and whatever's behind it) for a later time, when you can give it your full attention.DISCLAIMERI am a licensed professional counselor, however this podcast (and the info shared on my blogs and social media) is not therapy. It is for informational purposes only; this is not a professional therapy relationship; and it is not personal advice to your specific situation. If you wonder whether professional counseling may be helpful for you in this season of life, check out this article that outlines when you might need to seek the help of a professional counselor and how to find a good one: https://shelleyspence.com/how-to-find-a-christian-counselorMentioned in This Episode:How to Find a Christian Counselor:https://shelleyspence.com/how-to-find-a-christian-counselorSign up for my Inner Circle newsletter:Https://shelleyspence.comContainer Exercise – From Dr. Ricky Greenwald (Trauma Institute NY), with Christ-centered twisthttps://www.gotquestions.org/managing-emotions.html📲 Don’t Miss:Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode!Share this episode with a friend who struggles with racing thoughts or emotional overwhelmTag me on Instagram @becomingunhindered if this tool helps you!I’m cheering you on as you break free from what’s holding you back and keeping you stuck.

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