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The Importance of Community in Food Addiction Recovery
by Rhona Epstein, Ph.D. As counselors, we all know the invaluable benefits of therapy in treating any kind of addiction. Having a designated place and confidant to talk through the underlying issues that inform the addictive process is crucial for breakthrough and understanding. But, in my experience—both personally and professionally—counseling isn’t enough to fully shift […]
By AACC, 3 months ago
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Remembering Dr. Sue Johnson
Remembering our friend Dr. Sue Johnson. She was a world-renowned psychologist, best-selling author, professor, researcher, creator of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Sue lived with cancer for three years. On April 23, 2024, that journey ended. “I so enjoyed our time together at the AACC 2017 ‘Break Every Chain’ World Conference. She said she never felt […]
By AACC, 6 months ago
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AACC World Conference Sold Out!
by Public Relations FOREST, VA — The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) is excited to announce that the highly anticipated 2023 “Know Hope” World Conference has officially sold out, with over 7,000 attendees set to gather for this transformative event. The Conference will be held at the iconic Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, and […]
By AACC, 1 year ago
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Playing to One Another’s Strengths
by Ashley Elliott, MS, LMHCA, and Chuck Elliott, MOL, MAE Consider your partner’s strengths. Do their qualities always fill your heart with joy? Or do their wonderfully crafted attributes occasionally annoy you? Some of you are much more spiritual than we are and may love the depth that your spouse contributes to your relationship, but […]
By AACC, 1 year ago
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Can Christian Clients Benefit from EMDR Therapy?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy technique that is increasingly being used in counseling and therapy. EMDR is especially effective in treating trauma and can be a valuable tool for Christians who are seeking counseling. Trauma can profoundly impact a person’s mental and emotional health. It can lead to anxiety, depression, and […]
By AACC, 2 years ago
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Neutralizing Your Valentine’s Day Triggers
by Ashley Elliott, MS, LMHCA, and Chuck Elliott, MOL, MAE Thump, thump, thump. Your heart begins to race. You just remembered that Valentine’s Day is approaching. Whether you’re single or married, the pressure brought on by upcoming holidays can feel a bit overwhelming. We want to help you work to lower that heart rate and […]
By AACC, 2 years ago
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Escaping Negative Parenting Habits
by Ashley Elliott, MS, LMHCA The role of a parent is one of the most important yet challenging roles one can hold. When faced with complex relationship challenges such as addiction, developmental disorders, or grief, parental stability may waiver. For those who are trained as a counselor or parenting coach, parenting styles are frequently an […]
By AACC, 2 years ago
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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 uninsured and self-pay clients a good faith estimate of costs for services when scheduling care or when […]
By AACC, 3 years ago
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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 only—and lost 10, 20, and even 50 pounds. Although some people […]
By AACC, 3 years ago
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The Psychological Power of Christian Community
by AACC Staff Learn How Life in the Church Helps Mental Health As a counselor or pastor, you’ve likely seen it time and time again: someone comes to you overwhelmed by life’s struggles—drowning in loneliness, anxiety, or deep emotional pain. They might have tried to cope independently, but what they’ve tried hasn’t worked, and they […]
By AACC, 2 weeks ago
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Feeling Burnt Out as a Christian Counselor?
By AACC Staff 3 Questions for the Exhausted Christian Counselor If you’re a counselor, odds are you became a counselor because you wanted to help people. Your caring heart and concern for others are noble, and your gifting is why you’re good at what you do. But even the best of us can hit a […]
By AACC, 2 weeks ago
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The City Mission: Mental Health Supervisor
Join us today and make a meaningful contribution to providing help and hope to all peoplethrough the transforming power of God’s love, including those suffering with mentalchallenges. We are eager to see the positive impact you will bring to our cause! Click here to applyWhy Work With Us? How to Apply For any inquiries, please […]
By JONATHAN STEELE, 3 weeks ago
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Therapist/Counselor Job Description
6850 County Road 2660 Mountain View, MO 65548 Office: (417) 934-1112 Therapist/Counselor Job Description Click here to apply Job Summary: Licensed Mental Health Professional (Therapist) will provide weekly individualsessions, facilitate group counseling, and conduct family therapy sessions. The Therapist willmaintain a caseload of 9 young men who are between 12 and 16 years old and […]
By JONATHAN STEELE, 3 weeks ago
AACC BLOG
Examining Bitterness and Its Antidote: Forgiveness
by AACC Staff Bitterness is a cancer. Bitterness can seem like a harmless, proper response to pain or betrayal. But make no mistake: every ounce of hurt one holds onto is toxic. Bitterness is a slow but deadly destroyer of relationships, a mental-health kryptonite, and a surefire way to distance people from God. As […]
By AACC, 3 weeks ago
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Faith-Based Clinicians and Interns (LPCs, LLPCs, LMSWs, LLMSWs, Master in Counseling Interns)
Job Title: Faith-Based Clinicians and Interns (LPCs, LLPCs, LMSWs, LLMSWs, Master in Counseling Interns) Work Location: Holt, Michigan (Near Downtown Lansing) Hiring: Full-time and Part-time positions About Sanctuary Counseling Sanctuary Counseling is a faith-based private practice dedicated to providing compassionate and professional counseling services. Our team is comprised of strong believers who integrate faith into […]
By JONATHAN STEELE, 4 weeks ago
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A Forgiveness Check: Is Your Forgiveness Real?
by Dan Seaborn Lately, I have been thinking about what it means to forgive someone. As Christians, we hear about forgiveness regularly, and it’s become such a familiar concept that we don’t always think too deeply about it. Personal experience has taught me just how hard forgiveness can be. It can also be difficult to […]
By AACC, 1 month ago
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Why God Hates Divorce (and the Purpose of Marriage)
by Mitzi Brown, M.A., LMHC, LPC It is a fact: God does hate divorce (Malachi 2:16, English Standard Version, 2001). Women who have been in unfaithful or abusive marriages with unrepentant men have said this to me. Many believe that God wants them to remain in unsafe relationships because God hates divorce—and this makes […]
By AACC, 1 month ago
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Cultivating Humility on the Road to Food Addiction Recovery
by Rhona Epstein, Psy.D, C.A.C. We all know the adage: “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” Growing up, we learned to work hard in school to get good grades. If we struggled to get an A, we studied harder. Then, we learned to work hard in our jobs to get a promotion. […]
By AACC, 2 months ago
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Understanding the Origins and Dangers of Perfectionism
by Jason VanRuler Today, research indicates that as much as a third of adolescents and adults struggle with perfectionism, which is the feeling that anything short of perfection is unacceptable (NIH, 2021). You may have experienced it, watched clients wrestle with it, or both. Regardless of how perfectionism manifests in your life, we all know […]