AACC BLOG
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, 3 days 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, 1 week 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, 2 weeks 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 […]
By AACC, 3 weeks ago
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Why Your Church Needs a Mental Health Ministry
__________________________ Mental health has become one of the most pressing issues that affects individuals from all walks of life, including those in our church communities. While churches often spend time and resources focusing on ministries related to spiritual development and growth, like marriage, parenting, outreach, and youth; it is equally essential to address the mental […]
By AACC, 2 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, 3 months ago
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The Life and Legacy of Norm Wright
by Dr. Gary Oliver On July 25, 1937, H. Norman Wright was born in Hollywood Hills, California. He grew up attending Hollywood Hills Presbyterian Church and went to Hollywood High School. For several decades, he was a professor at Biola University and Talbot Seminary. In addition, he taught at many other universities and seminaries. Norm […]
By AACC, 5 months ago
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Remembering our Friend and Colleague, Dr. H. Norman Wright
In Max Lucado’s inspirational book The Applause of Heaven, he ends with a chapter on going home. He begins the chapter by describing his conclusion to a long trip and finally arriving at the airport. His wife and three daughters are excited that he is home. But one of them had a very interesting response. In […]
By AACC, 8 months ago
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Suffer Differently
by Curt Thompson, M.D. Max’s interminable ruminations, always worrying about never getting it right, never being good enough in his career, had the effect of both sweeping him into the fast track of advancement—because of how hard he worked in response to his worry—and leading him to accumulate a life of misery along the way. […]
By AACC, 11 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 […]