Marriage
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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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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, 3 months ago
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Metaphors in Christian Counseling: Helping Clients Succeed
Metaphors in Christian Counseling: Helping Clients Succeed Counseling work is accomplished through conversations, so much so that many people refer to it as “Talk Therapy.” As clients talk, you may notice that they use similes, metaphors, and analogies when they are trying to convey their perceptions about their situation and make sense of reality. Perhaps […]
By AACC, 5 years ago
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Hold on Tight! The Neurochemistry of Infatuation and Lifelong Love
Hold on Tight! The Neurochemistry of Infatuation and Lifelong Love by W. Jesse Gill, Psy.D. Do you remember your early days of falling in love with your spouse? With a flushed face, beating heart, and a mind that could not stop thinking of your beloved, you were drawn to him or her. You may have felt […]
By AACC, 5 years ago
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Disconnect to Connect: Couples and Social Media Use
Disconnect to Connect: Couples and Social Media Use by Elias Moitinho, PhD, LPC-S, LPC, LMFT & Denise Moitinho, PhD You may have clients who complain about their spouse’s excessive use of technology and social media and how it interferes negatively with their marital relationship. We know that married couples enter counseling for a variety of reasons, and […]
By AACC, 5 years ago
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5 Truths for True Love in Your Marriage
5 Truths for True Love in Your Marriage By Dr. Tim Clinton & Patrick Springle We all carry relational wounds. So we go through life with a skewed definition of love. Our actions are often a far cry from true love. The truth is, we may be trying to “love” the other in an attempt […]