Remembering Dr. Ed Hindson
Today we say our goodbyes to AACC friend, colleague, beloved teacher and noted biblical scholar, Dr. Ed Hindson. He was one of the original contributors to the ‘Caring for People God’s Way’ biblical counseling curriculum and stood alongside Dr. Tim Clinton as a mentor...
Preparing the Church to Help: Training Congregants to Assist Those in Crisis, Trauma and Recovery
by Edward E. Moody, Jr. I was leaving a restaurant when I received a call about a serious accident in our community. The caller ended with, “Come quick!” I was a counselor educator at North Carolina Central University and had recently begun serving as a pastor at...
Remembering Dr. Doug Rosenau
Dr. Doug Rosenau, a pioneering Christian expert, and leader in healthy sexuality, went home to be with the Lord early Sunday morning, April 10, 2022. A man of deep faith, long-time AACC friend, and presenter, Doug cared deeply about God’s Word. He profoundly...
DSM-5-TR – What Mental Health Professionals Need to Know
Quick Guide to the DSM-5-TR – What Mental Health Professionals Need to Know Recently, the American Psychiatric Association released the DSM-5-TR, which includes a fully revised text and references, updated diagnostic criteria, and ICD–10–CM codes. The DSM–5 was...No Surprises Act
No Surprises Act Implementation for Counseling Services ________ This document is not intended to serve as legal advice and is offered for educational purposes only. Starting January 1, 2022, mental health professionals will be required by law to give...
Remembering Dr. Gary R. Collins
Dr. Gary R. Collins (1934-2021) With heavy hearts, we share the news that pioneering Christian counselor, coach educator, author and former President of the American Association of Christian Counselors, Dr. Gary Collins, passed away this morning, December 13th, 2021....
Why Diets Don’t Work: Satisfying Your Food Cravings the Healthy Way
by Rhona Epstein, Psy.D. It’s not entirely true that diets don’t work. Plenty of people lose weight on diets. They can list all the times they followed some type of weight loss plan—low carb, low fat, Keto, Medifast®, weight loss surgery, intermittent fasting, fruit...
Don’t Blow Up Your Ministry: Defuse the Underlying Issues That Take Pastors Down
by Michael MacKenzie, D.Min. I answered the phone at our office. It was a pastor calling. He got right to the point. “If you don’t help me, I might not be here a year from now.” He was talking about suicide. Pastors are hurting right now. Yes, everyone is hurting but...