Relationships
AACC BLOG
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, 3 weeks 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, 2 months ago
AACC BLOG
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 months ago
NEW AACC ARTICLES
The Common Thread Found In Primary and Secondary Abuse and Its Consequences
Annette Oltmans All forms of abuse involve bullying. Bullying is the common thread found in both Primary and Secondary Abuse and their consequences, which include endemic and culturally biased responses. Bullying, as a stereotype, is usually seen as schoolyard misbehavior – such as physical confrontation taking place mostly between boys, from toddlers to teens, or […]