Name, Feel, Surrender, Redirect
Adapted from Uncovering Happiness by Elisha Goldstein as stated in The Art of Holding in Therapy by Karen Kleinman.
When faced with negative thoughts, we may be reminded of the Scripture which refers to renewing our mind.
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you prove what is that good and well-pleasing and perfect desire of Elohim.
Romans 12:2
In our sincere desire to do this, we are often left wondering, how? Another Scripture reminds us to capture our thoughts.
overthrowing reasonings and every high matter that exalts itself against the knowledge of Elohim, taking captive every thought to make it obedient to the Messiah,
2 Corinthians 10:5
If we understand the negative thoughts may be exalting themselves against what we have learned in Scripture, we are to make the thought obedient to Yahusha. This can be difficult when we are flooded with worries and feeling drained, often times not being sure of what we even feel. For the postpartum woman enduring stress, this can be a particularly difficult time and she may be left wondering how she can even start this process.
Mindfullness-Based Cognitive Therapy suggests the four steps: Name, Feel, Surrender, Redirect.
Naming what we feel allows us to externalize it in a way that helps us realize the intense feeling is not who we are. Naming also brings awareness which can interrupt the downward spiral of negative thinking. After naming what is being felt, it is important to allow ourselves to feel it. This is not easy but necessary. It is in the process of feeling what we have been avoiding that we can then begin to surrender it to Yahuah. In surrendering it we let go, not only of the distressing thoughts, but of the outcome of situations to His will. Finally, we redirect our mind to Scripture which reminds us of Truth. When we redirect to Scripture, not only are we taking responsibility for our thoughts, but the Ruach now has room to work in our hearts and minds.
Ground yourself on the Rock.
Shalom.
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