Weekly Devotionals
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Cultivating Humility on the Road to Food Addiction Recovery
by Rhona Epstein, Psy.D, C.A.C. We all know the adage: “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” Growing up, we learned to work hard in school to get good grades. If we struggled to get an A, we studied harder. Then, we learned to work hard in our jobs to get a promotion. […]
By AACC, 4 months ago
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Understanding the Origins and Dangers of Perfectionism
by Jason VanRuler Today, research indicates that as much as a third of adolescents and adults struggle with perfectionism, which is the feeling that anything short of perfection is unacceptable (NIH, 2021). You may have experienced it, watched clients wrestle with it, or both. Regardless of how perfectionism manifests in your life, we all know […]
By AACC, 4 months 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, 5 months ago
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Practicing Therapy as a Christian: The Way I See It
by John Eklund, MSW, LCSW “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the Sun has risen, not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” – C.S. Lewis What if I told you that everything we do in life—and, for that matter, everything we don’t do in life—is a […]
By AACC, 5 months 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, 5 months 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, 5 months 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, 7 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, 8 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, 10 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 […]