AACC Media
Inspiration, insight, and practical guidance in the field of Christian counseling. Here you’ll find a diverse lineup of podcasts featuring thought-leaders and practitioners sharing real-world strategies; streaming series that dive deep into timely topics and equip you with actionable tools; our radio broadcasts bringing encouragement and expert interviews; and an engaging blog packed with articles, devotionals, and best practices to support you every step of your journey.
Podcasts
Care & Counsel Podcast
Counseltrends Podcast
Series
Life, Love, Faith, & Family
Faithful Counseling
Radio Programs
Sunday, The Road Forward
Dr. Tim Clinton
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The Drive Home
Drs. Tim and Zach Clinton
Listen at WAVA.com
AACC blog
DSM-5-TR – What Mental Health Professionals Need to Know
Quick Guide to the DSM-5-TR – What Mental Health Professionals Need to Know Recently, the American Psychiatric Association released the DSM-5-TR, which includes a fully revised text and references, updated diagnostic criteria, and ICD–10–CM codes. The DSM–5 was...
No Surprises Act
No Surprises Act Implementation for Counseling Services ________ This document is not intended to serve as legal advice and is offered for educational purposes only. Starting January 1, 2022, mental health professionals will be required by law to give...
Remembering Dr. Gary R. Collins
Dr. Gary R. Collins (1934-2021) With heavy hearts, we share the news that pioneering Christian counselor, coach educator, author and former President of the American Association of Christian Counselors, Dr. Gary Collins, passed away this morning, December 13th, 2021....
Why Diets Don’t Work: Satisfying Your Food Cravings the Healthy Way
by Rhona Epstein, Psy.D. It’s not entirely true that diets don’t work. Plenty of people lose weight on diets. They can list all the times they followed some type of weight loss plan—low carb, low fat, Keto, Medifast®, weight loss surgery, intermittent fasting, fruit...
Don’t Blow Up Your Ministry: Defuse the Underlying Issues That Take Pastors Down
by Michael MacKenzie, D.Min. I answered the phone at our office. It was a pastor calling. He got right to the point. “If you don’t help me, I might not be here a year from now.” He was talking about suicide. Pastors are hurting right now. Yes, everyone is hurting but...
Counseling Military Families: Key Factors in Effective Care
by Suzanne Mikkelson, Ph.D. “What a day!... First I forgot my ID and couldn’t pay off my StarCard at the PX, after that, I couldn’t sign the children up for soccer at CYS because I forgot my husband’s LES (and still didn’t have my ID). I finally made it to my FRG...
Working with High Conflict Couples: Assessing for Abusive Elements
by Leslie Vernick, MSW Working with high conflict couples presents unique challenges that frustrate and confuse even experienced counselors. We can work for months, even years, without seeing improvement. And, we can miss some crucial diagnostic components if we are...
Understanding and Interrupting Generational Trauma Transmission
by Phillip Monroe, Psy.D. Take a minute and reflect:What blessings do you see that have cometo you through the life and experiences of the previous generation of your family? Education? Faith? Economic stability? Work ethic? What pains and suffering did you inherit...
Remembering Dr. Archibald Hart
The Memorial Service for Dr. Archibald D. Hart July 21, 2021 Today, we remember and celebrate a beloved colleague and friend, outstanding educator, administrator, author, and former board member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, Dr....
Remembering the Life and Legacy of Dr. Archibald Hart
With heavy hearts, we share the news that a colleague, friend, outstanding educator, administrator, author, member, and former board member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, Dr. Archibald Hart, passed away on July 18th, 2021. Dr. Hart was a pioneer...
Creating a Culture of On-Site Self-Care Strategies
by Alexia Georghiou Burnout was recently defined as an epidemic and diagnosable condition by the World Health Organization. With the COVID19 pandemic, it is time to begin developing onsite self-care strategies. Whether we are in the office, or joining virtually, there...
Grace for Mothers
"You are sending someone else?" The condescending tone on the other side of the phone was evident to me. "Yes, if the doctor is not going to be able to do the procedure that day, I will send my friend with my daughter for the doctor's appointment." "Ok," the...