Henry Cloud, Ph.D., and John Townsend, Ph.D. God created us to need a close and intimate relationship not only with himself but also with others. Relationships are the fuel of life. They provide us with acceptance, encouragement, empathy, wisdom, and a host of other...
The Beauty of Silent Support
Sara Newhard, M.A. “Sitting shiva” is a profound Jewish custom where loved ones come together and sit with a family member or friend in their grief. They literally sit and grieve together. This practice encourages the community to go to the...
Where is God in the Midst of an Eating Disorder?
Sara Newhard, M.A. Want to hear more from Sara? She will be presenting at the 2017 AACC "Break Every Chain" World Conference, which will be held September 27-30 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN. Come hear Sara and hundreds of others at the AACC World...
Coaching for Resilience: An Interview with Jennifer Cisney Ellers
; Elizabeth: Jennifer what’s your journey? Can you give a little background about yourself and how you got involved in life coaching? Jennifer: There were a few influences in my journey to adding Life Coaching to my list of skills. The biggest were two of my...
Becoming Resilient
Excerpted with permission from from Becoming Resilient (2017) by Donna Gibbs, LPCS, BCPCC, NCC “Ladies and gentlemen, please rise and remove your caps for the singing of the National Anthem.” We’ve all heard this announcement at a ballgame or...
Why are Females Being Missed on the Autism Spectrum (AS/ASD)? Part 2
Stephanie C. Holmes, BCCC, Certified Autism Specialist An Interview with author and advocate, Tracey Cohen Miss part 1? Read it here! Continuing my interview with Tracey Cohen who was diagnosed with Asperger’s at age 39, I asked Tracey about when parents should...
Three Signs Your Marriage Could Be Emotionally Bankrupt
Lisa Murray, M.A. It was the perfect day for a wedding. Their eyes were filled with love and longing, their dreams diffused by tint of their rose-colored glasses. Those early years together tore through like a whirlwind. The first little house, the first...
Why are Females being Missed on the Autism Spectrum (AS/ASD)? Part 1
Stephanie C. Holmes, BCCC, Certified Autism Specialist An Interview with author and advocate, Tracey Cohen At a workshop I was teaching a few years ago, I shared a video interview of my daughter without identifying her as such. My daughter, who was 15 at the...