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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, 4 months 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, 4 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 […]
By AACC, 4 months ago
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Understanding the Basics of Relationships
by Dan Seaborn There are a shocking number of different types of relationships when you stop and think about it: family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, classmates, parents of your kids’ friends, former spouses, business partners, and customers. And that’s not even an exhaustive list! Obviously, relationships differ and require varying levels of openness and vulnerability, but […]
By AACC, 4 months ago
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Four Keys to Building Friendship in Marriage
by Mitzi Brown, M.A., LMHC, LPC Most of us know what initially attracts us to someone—personality, appearance, reputation, etc. But friendship, more than any of those qualities, may be one of the most important aspects of marriage. I know this was the case with my marriage. Friendship served us well over our many years […]
By AACC, 5 months ago
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Practicing Therapy as a Christian: The Way I See It
by John Eklund, MSW, LCSW “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the Sun has risen, not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” – C.S. Lewis What if I told you that everything we do in life—and, for that matter, everything we don’t do in life—is a […]
By AACC, 5 months ago
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Rebuilding Broken Trust
by Leslie Vernick, MSW When a relationship suffers a severe breach of trust, it signals it is in deep trouble. If the relationship is to be fully restored, trust needs to be rebuilt—and the process of rebuilding trust takes time and effort. Sometimes, the burden of trusting again is unfairly placed on the betrayed […]
By AACC, 5 months ago
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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, 5 months ago
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Developing Deeper Relationships
by Dan Seaborn In Ephesians 4:2 (NIV), Paul sets a high standard for relationships. He writes, “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” While Paul is speaking about all relationships in this verse, his words are especially important to spouse, child, and family relationships. In this article, I’ll […]
By AACC, 6 months ago
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Finding Hope Amidst Trauma: Spiritual Strategies for Healing
by Greg Jantz, Ph.D. When working through trauma, your spiritual life and faith in God are your most powerful allies. I don’t offer the following ideas as a to-do list but as a way to present pathways to healing that can open up for you. These strategies have helped me and countless others I have […]