Coping with Emotional Exhaustion
Do you feel emotionally exhausted? Do you ever feel shame associated with those feelings? In this episode, Kara Clark, one of Lifeline’s casework supervisors and family therapists, and Dr. Rick Morton, the vice president of engagement, join the podcast to talk about solutions and coping skills for emotional exhaustion in a parent child relationship and in general.
In this episode, Kara Clark, one of Lifeline’s casework supervisors and family therapists, and Dr. Rick Morton, the vice president of engagement, join the podcast to talk about solutions and coping skills for emotional exhaustion in a parent child relationship and in general.
GUEST
Kara Clark, one of Lifeline’s casework supervisors and family therapists, and Dr. Rick Morton, the vice president of engagement join the podcast.
HOST
Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms.
CO-HOST
Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services.
RESOURCES
As a new semester starts at school, it may be time to update your child’s educational strategy. Bridge Educational Services was created to walk alongside parents as you help your children meet their educational potential. Bridge offers cognitive development evaluations and personalized educational support, both in-office and in online support. Visit https://lifelinechild.org/bridge-educational-services/ for more information.
GUEST
Kara Clark, one of Lifeline’s casework supervisors and family therapists, and Dr. Rick Morton, the vice president of engagement join the podcast.
HOST
Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms.
CO-HOST
Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services.
RESOURCES
As a new semester starts at school, it may be time to update your child’s educational strategy. Bridge Educational Services was created to walk alongside parents as you help your children meet their educational potential. Bridge offers cognitive development evaluations and personalized educational support, both in-office and in online support. Visit https://lifelinechild.org/bridge-educational-services/ for more information.
LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES
The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples.
Web: lifelinechild.org
Email: info@lifelinechild.org
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechild
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The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples.
Web: lifelinechild.org
Email: info@lifelinechild.org
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechild
The Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify
The Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify
Creators and Guests
Host
Herbie Newell
Herbie Newell serves as the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services, holds an MBA in Accounting from Samford University and brings years of experience from his work as an independent auditor at WAKM Companies, LLC. Serving as Lifeline's Executive Director since 2003, Herbie has significantly expanded international outreach, obtained licensure in 17 states, and led the establishment of the foster care arm. A passionate advocate, he co-founded (un)adopted in 2009, focusing on equipping orphaned children with life skills for community transformation. Herbie, also the author of "Image Bearers: Shifting from Pro-birth to Pro-Life," emphasizes that being pro-life extends beyond opposing abortion, urging a broader ethic that includes fighting for racial equality and embracing every individual with the love of Christ. Herbie and his wife, Ashley, reside in Birmingham, Alabama, and are the parents to three children.
Host
Rick Morton
As Vice President of Engagement, Rick Morton shepherds the ministry’s outreach to individual, church, and organizational ministry partners as well as the ministry’s commitment to publishing resources that aid families and churches in discipling orphans and vulnerable children. Prior to Lifeline, Rick served for 15 years as a college and seminary professor, and he also served local churches in Tennessee, Louisiana, and Mississippi. He is an accomplished writer and sought after speaker. Most notably, Rick is the co-author of the popular Orphanology: Awakening to Gospel-centered Adoption and Orphan Care and the author of KnowOrphans: Mobilizing the Church for Global Orphanology. Rick and his lovely wife Denise have been married for over 32 years, and they have 3 children, all of whom joined their family through international adoption. God has continued to grow their family, and he now enjoys the role of “Doc” to his precious granddaughter!
Guest
Kara Clark, LCSW
Kara Clark, LCSW, serves as the Louisiana Casework Supervisor and as a family therapist in Crowley, Louisiana. Kara holds a BA in Sociology from Howard Payne University, a master's in social work from the University of Texas in Arlington, Texas, and a master's in ministry-Based Evangelism from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas. Kara is happily married to her college best friend, Dr. Cullen T. Clark, who serves as the pastor at FBC Crowley and also teaches church history at Howard Payne University. Together, they are blessed with three wonderful children: Elizabeth, William, and Jakob.