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WEEKLY DEVOTIONALS
Resolution
Lisa Sleezer, MA, LPC Therapist, Timberline Knolls Matthew 1:23 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). After the advent season of preparation, waiting, and anticipation, we rejoice in the birth of our savior. As we reflect on this new birth […]
By DJONES, 6 years ago
PRACTICE POINT
The Case for Faith: Celebrating Hope in Mental Health Care
Eric Scalise, Ph.D. & Tim Clinton, Ed.D. Spirituality is mysterious, but real. It has offered countless millions a place of refuge, solace, comfort, hope and a deeper sense of purpose and meaning—especially in times of tragedy or crisis where grief and despair crouch at the doorstep of the soul seeking to rob a person […]
By AACC, 6 years ago
RECENT RESEARCH
Wisdom 101
Gregory Jantz, Ph.D. An excess, by its very nature, is generally an unwise thing. For us, excess means more than necessary. Excess is what gets us in trouble. A personal needs to work but shouldn’t become a workaholic. A personal needs clothing but shouldn’t become a shopaholic. A personal needs to eat but shouldn’t become […]
By DJONES, 6 years ago
RECENT RESEARCH
The Layered Effect of Covert Emotional Abuse and Double Abuse
Annette Oltmans Sexual harassment, domestic violence, school bullying and child molestation share two notably powerful ingredients: the layered effect of Covert Emotional Abuse and Double Abuse. Covert Emotional Abuse has many layers. It is confusing and easy to deny. Those who employ it, unconsciously or knowingly take steps to avoid being caught. Rewriting history is […]
By DJONES, 6 years ago
RECENT RESEARCH
A Message for Teens about Punishment and Consequences
Gregory Jantz, Ph.D. When you royally mess up, there is a heavenly punishment and there is earthly punishment. God’s taken care of the heavenly punishment through Jesus, but you will probably still have your parents to deal with on earth. Different paths have different ideas about punishment. I remember growing up and being so […]
By DJONES, 6 years ago
RECENT RESEARCH
She Sits Alone: Helping Survivors of Domestic Violence
Molly-Catherine K. Goodson, M.A., Esq. She sits alone . . . in a dark room, curled up with a blanket, because if the lights are on she will see her bruises. She sits alone . . . crying, wondering if the physical pain will ever be as bad as the heartache and the emotional […]
By DJONES, 6 years ago
RECENT RESEARCH
Staying on Mission
Eric Scalise, Ph.D. What does it mean to thrive or flourish in life? In a world where everything seems to be overanalyzed and word-smithed through a lens of political correctness or cultural relevance, is it OK to prosper? The word “thrive” implies moving beyond mere survival and demonstrating growth, positive development, advancement, and success. […]
By DJONES, 6 years ago
RECENT RESEARCH
Counselor and Medical Malpractice: Case Study with Risk Management Strategies
Counselor and Medical Malpractice: Case Study with Risk Management Strategies Presented by HPSO and CNA Case Study: Failure to follow the standard of care; failure to maintain clinical competencies; failure to protect a client’s private and confidential information Medical malpractice claims may be asserted against any healthcare practitioner, including counselors. This case […]
By DJONES, 6 years ago
RECENT RESEARCH
Can Childhood Abuse Lead to Relationship Addiction?
Gregory Jantz, Ph.D. The emotional costs of childhood abuse are significant, but regrettably, they are not the only costs. The long-term effects often manifest later in life and are, therefore, difficult to connect back to the events of an abusive childhood. In addition, the cumulative effects of emotional trauma may take years to reach […]
By DJONES, 6 years ago
RECENT RESEARCH
When the Quiver is Empty: The Silent Struggle of Infertility
Eric Scalise, Ph.D. Young, in love, full of life with dreams to match, newly married, and me being Italian—as a couple that meant children, lots of them—six or seven would be a nice start. Our trust in God was important to our relationship and in all we did. We could quote nearly every “growing […]