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Anxiety and Eating Disorders
Greta Gleissner, LCSW Feelings of anxiousness from life’s daily events are absolutely normal. We all feel them. However, when feelings of fear and worry take over one’s ability to lead a normal life, such as maintaining a healthy diet, it can lead to an anxiety disorder. Half of all of those suffering from […]
By THE AACC, 7 years ago
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Cherish
Gary Thomas, M.A. Excerpted with permission from Cherish: The One Word That Changes Everything for Your Marriage by Gary Thomas. © 2017 by Gary Thomas. Used by permission of Zondervan. www.zondervan.com. Want to read more? Purchase here! A husband and wife sat in front of me at church—the husband was also seated next […]
By THE AACC, 7 years ago
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No Other Gods Before Me
Robert Shaw, D.Min. Excerpted with permission from Created for Significance: Discovering Who Defines Us and How We Obtain our Significance. Have you ever wondered why God hates idolatry so much? The very first of the Ten Commandments says, “You shall have no other gods before Me” (Ex. 20:3). He is making it […]
By THE AACC, 7 years ago
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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 THE AACC, 7 years ago
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The Identity Theft Problem
Robert Shaw, D.Min. Excerpted with permission from Created for Significance: Discovering Who Defines Us and How We Obtain our Significance. Over the last several years, many of us have had to deal with a problem that can be directly related to the high technology aspects of our time. In the past, theft […]
By THE AACC, 7 years ago
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New Year’s Dreams versus Decisions: Helping Clients Lose Weight
Rhona Epstein, Psy.D. Are you kidding? Another New Year’s resolution to lose weight? Whether it’s you or a client, all of us are guilty of dreaming we’ll eat better, exercise more, wear more attractive outfits, and put on that bathing suit this summer. The list goes on to the endless fantasies we have […]
By THE AACC, 7 years ago
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New Year’s Resolution: Healthy Marriage, Mind, and Body
W. Jesse Gill, Psy.D. As you approach this New Year, let’s take a moment to understand, improve, or maybe even begin to heal your marriage connection. The benefits of a secure marriage are priceless for increasing your sense of fulfillment, and they might even save your life. Then the Lord God said, “It is not […]
By THE AACC, 7 years ago
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Living in Relationship with God
Steve Wright, M.A. I was sitting in church the other day and as I listened to the pastor expound about overcoming adversity, I had some thoughts of my own about how people grow. Spiritual development is about a person going from immature to mature. Immaturity is marked by selfishness. Maturity is marked by selflessness. The […]
By THE AACC, 7 years ago
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Handling Holiday Stress: An Interview with Dr. Eric Scalise
Eric Scalise, Ph.D. Interviewed by Dina Jones, M.A. We are only three days away from Christmas! How are you doing emotionally? Have you made time to rest and worship? Are you dreading what’s left of your to do list or seeing a certain family member? 75% of people experience “extreme stress” during the holidays, […]
By THE AACC, 7 years ago
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Integrating Spirituality into Therapy
Stephen Wright, M.A., LCPC, RDDP There have been numerous studies validating the positive impact spirituality has on mental health and well-being (Brown, Carney, Parrish, & Klem, 2013; Galanter, Dermatis, Post, & Sampson, 2013; Starnino & Canda, 2014). Spirituality has been shown to both insulate against the development of mental illness as well as […]