Posts by Marti Wibbels, MS, LMHC

From Womb to Tomb Marti Wibbels, MS, LMHC Throughout the world, Job’s story is synonymous with suffering. When his suffering seemed to be at its worst—he’d lost everything, from his livestock to his servants and all of his sons and daughters, he said, Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I shall return there. The…

Surviving a Plague, a Torn Tendon, and Other Trauma Marti Wibbels, MS, LMHC The coronavirus pandemic hit our world without warning, catapulting us into places none of us could have imagined. Even though we’re experiencing the global plague in different ways, everyone has now experienced trauma! Perhaps all trauma survivors can begin to feel safe…

How to Manage Panic Attacks Marti Wibbels, MS, LMHC Last week, Moody Radio South Florida interviewed me about this concern. The topic is worth repeating, because people throughout the world are struggling with increasing anxiety, depression, and panic attacks, along with other emotional health concerns, thrusting the world into what’s now being referred to as…

Moving from Stress to Rest Marti Wibbels, MS, LMHC How do we move from doubts to peace, from stress to rest? How can we live as new creations in a world filled with despair? We need to remember the character of God and the design of His Church! God said, I have loved you with…

Living Beyond Clouds Marti Wibbels, MS, LMHC Today, when someone mentions the “cloud,” it’s usually referring to a place to store data. The “cloud” we’re considering here has nothing to do with technology. Oswald Chambers said “clouds are always connected with God. Clouds are those sorrows or sufferings or providences, within or without our personal…

Perspective Marti Wibbels, MS, LMHC Have you ever thought you were headed in the right direction, only to discover you were going the wrong way? That’s what happened to my husband Alan and me during a trip to Southern California. Using frequent flyer miles, we were traveling the circuitous route—through San Francisco. Because our inbound…

When Nations Collapse… Marti Wibbels, MS, LMHC Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry described his country as being “on its knees” after over 2,000 people were killed in Saturday’s 7.2 magnitude earthquake. Many are joining Haiti, on our knees—praying for comfort for those who have lost loved ones, help for the injured, and hope for their…

Being With Those Who Are Suffering Marti Wibbels, MS, LMHC If you’re paying attention to world news today, you know the country of Afghanistan is imploding. The Taliban has already captured Kandahar, its second largest city, promising to take over the entire country in less than seven days. Although thousands are fleeing to Kabul, the…

“Core Healing from Trauma” Audiobook Now Available Marti Wibbels, MS, LMHC “Core Healing from Trauma” is now available as an audiobook and is narrated by George W. Sarris. George is personal friend as well as an actor, author, narrator, and storyteller. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Speech from Northwestern University and a Master…

Longhaulers of Faith Marti Wibbels, MS, LMHC People suffering long-term complications from Covid-19 are known as “longhaulers,” with numerous long-term symptoms, from fatigue to respiratory difficulties. We need to pray for them and help them and their families in any way we can. In a time when many are terrified of Covid’s ramifications, we can…