The ChOP Movement

THE CHOP MOVEMENT THE ENCOURAGEMENT SISTERHOOD PODCAST SHOP Today is recognized as World Mental Health Day Here are a few ways to get involved for World Mental Health Day and beyond: GOD + Therapy+ Community=Healing Promote Mental Health Resources Check On Your People (ChOP) by email, text, or a phone call Share your story if you feel led to Share an encouraging scripture Volunteer with a Mental Health Agency (AFSP, MHA, NAMI, Kids Mental Health Foundation) Promote and advocate for therapy or...

Hi Reader, Overstimulation is real on so many levels. Lately, our text messages and emails have been filled with so much noise that many of us are probably feeling overwhelmed or like we suddenly “need” all the things. Let’s pause together and quiet the noise. No more shiny objects. Let’s get honest about whether something is a need or a want. Lately, I’ve been seeing so many posts, emails, and videos about three things: capacity, decluttering, and focus. Capacity – What season are you in?So...

In recent emails, we have been discussing grief, survival mode, and walking in your calling. Here is the thing: I love to encourage and inspire, but I tend to overthink my delivery, especially in written form. Can anyone else relate? I had many ideas on how I wanted to send this email, but life happened. I wanted to send a video a day with an explanation about the theme of the video, but here I am presenting everything in the way that feels easiest and simplest. I am working on giving myself...

Are you living or just existing? I’ve had to ask myself that question a lot lately. When someone asked how I was doing mentally, I told them, “I’m existing, not living.” That was hard to admit, but it was true. I was showing up for everyone else, keeping busy, and doing what needed to be done. But deep down, I wasn’t really living. Grief can do that. It can leave you feeling like you’re stuck in a fog that never fully lifts. It can keep you from pursuing your dreams and achieving your goals....

A while ago, someone asked me, “How are you, really?” And without even thinking, I said, “Honestly, I’m in survival mode.” Survival mode can feel like moving through life on autopilot. You wake up, take care of everyone else, check the boxes, and call it a day. You’re functioning, but not truly living. As the holiday season approaches, I’ve been asking God to show me how to come out of survival mode because this time of year is complicated. It holds both joy and grief, laughter and tears. For...

Check Out This Video 👇 Scriptures to Carry With You “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” ~Matthew 11:28-30 NIV Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. ~Proverbs 19:21 NIV Things to Check Out For everyone: The Expectation Gap Check On Your People Dig For...

Scriptures to Carry With You For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. ~ Matthew 6:21 NIV When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. ~ Isaiah 43:2 NIV "It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; He will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed." ~ Deuteronomy 31:8 ESV Surviving...

Scriptures to Carry With You "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." ~ Matthew 11:28-30 "Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: " ~ Psalms 37-4-5 How are you feeling about the holidays? Things to Check...

Scriptures to Carry With You Live by the Spirit, keep in step with the Spirit. ~ Galatians 5:25 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. ~ Proverbs 18:21 World Mental Health Day October 10th There are many ways to get involved in the mental health arena. Here are a few of them: Volunteer with a Mental Health Agency (AFSP, NAMI, MHA) Remember to check on your people (ChOP) Do some research on the many mental health challenges and disorders Walk at...