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The heartbeat behind what you’ll find here is to serve those who serve others, particularly around the connection between spirituality and mental health. My hope is that the content here will serve you well in the good work you do.

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research

Learn more about Holly’s research on the ethical integration of clients’ religion/spirituality in mental health treatment.

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teaching + speaking

Check out some of Holly’s upcoming and previous speaking opportunities and learn more about the courses she teaches at Baylor University’s Diana R. Garland School of Social Work.

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podcast

CXMH is a podcast at the intersection of faith and mental health co-hosted by Robert Vore and Dr. Holly Oxhandler.

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“your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek & find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.”

— Rumi

{the latest on Instagram}

This afternoon, I packed up my computer, a second monitor, some comfy clothes, and made a last minute decision to head to a hotel for the week to finish these book edits. Goodness, I am grateful for a supportive partner and two kiddos who are all wholeheartedly cheering me on in this final stretch. It’s such a precious gift to be on the receiving end of their love. Checking in from the thick of book editing, friends! Whew, this part of the process has been fast and furious. We’re cutting so many words (adding a few), and it feels good to see it being distilled down to this book’s core message. My son came into my office this afternoon to bring me his beloved teddy bear, knowing how hard I’ve been working on these book edits. But this isn’t just any teddy bear. No, we came across this little Corduroy last month at the store and *needed* to buy it because, as my son said, “Corduroy needs to be at home and not in the store, just like in the book!!” (He’s also made a little bed out of a box that Corduroy sleeps in, just like the book. Oh, my heart.) Two days ago, I announced that I’ll be releasing a book in January that I’ve been quietly, slowly, and contemplatively working on for the last few years. Friends, I cannot thank you enough for all of the ways you have shown up, encouraged, supported, and celebrated with me. Thank you thank you thank you. I am honestly overwhelmed by your love + support, and all of the feels that come with finally sharing what I’ve been working on for the last 3.5 years.

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