Welcome to Season 3 of The Joy Prescription Podcast!

We're delighted to interview pioneering individuals who are integrating faith into their work in their respective fields of healthcare, coaching, psychology, and ministry.

Today's guest, Dr. Haley French, is an Assistant Professor of Professional Counseling in the Graduate School of Counseling at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in both Oklahoma and Colorado. She earned her BA in music from ORU in 2006, and an MDiv from ORU in 2009. She went on to complete a degree in clinical mental health counseling from Denver Seminary in 2012, and her PhD in practical theology from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland in 2019. She specializes in the area of integration studies concerned with the relationship between Christianity and counseling.

In this episode, we explore a Biblical perspective on health, gleaning rich insights from Dr. French's integration studies of Christianity and counseling and diving into the concept of shalom. Most of us associate shalom with "peace" or "wellbeing," however, as Dr. French explains, it encompasses much much more! Passionate about bridging the gap between therapists and theologians, Dr. French discusses how interdisciplinary work can enrich our lives and provide more comprehensive care to those seeking help for mental health concerns. There's an immense need for healing and restoration as we observe a growing mental health crisis in our nation and world. Dr. French shares perspective on how walking through mental health challenges is revolutionized in light of the robust meaning of shalom. Reflecting on her own lived experiences and expertise, Dr. French also shares self-care practices to promote health and flourishing.

Connect with Dr. French:

Dr. Haley French (oru.edu)

https://www.facebook.com/haley.r.french

https://www.instagram.com/haleyraefrench/

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