Why I Returned to Counseling

by | Aug 26, 2016 | Recent Research

Joy Beth Smith   My first day in counseling I plopped on the couch and told a spunky looking 30-something my whole spiel: how my adolescence as a series of traumatic transitions, how I struggled with suicidal thoughts and depression as young as ten, and how...

The Gift of Healthy Anger

by | Aug 25, 2016 | Recent Research

Gary Oliver, Th.M., Ph.D. Don’t miss Dr. Oliver speaking at the AACC Fall CMHC Summit in Naperville IL, Nov. 3-5 2016! Click Here for More Information!     What do you think of when you hear the word anger? Whenever I ask for a word association to anger the...

Untying the Knots

by | Aug 23, 2016 | Recent Research

John Trent, Ph.D. Don’t miss Dr. Trent speaking at the AACC Fall CMHC summit in Naperville IL, Nov. 3-5 2016! Click Here for More Information!     Several years ago, a pastor friend recounted to me a pivotal time in his relationships with his wife and...

Depression: Past and Present Relationships

by | Aug 19, 2016 | Recent Research

Gregory Jantz, Ph.D. Depression can come when we feel bound to repeat the negative patterns of our past.  Through an honest evaluation of our past and present relationships, we come to understand who we are and what we bring to each of our relationships. As you review...

Letting Go of My Dreams

by | Aug 10, 2016 | Weekly Devotionals

Julie Woodley, M.A.   That night God spoke to Israel in a vision: “Jacob, Jacob!” He said. And Jacob replied, “Here I am.” (Genesis 46:3)                            Webster’s definition of dreams: “a series of thoughts, visions, or...

Overcoming Thoughts of Spiritual Betrayal

by | Aug 5, 2016 | Recent Research

Gregory Jantz, Ph.D. If you have faith in God, depression can be similar to a betrayal by him.  After all, you have trusted him to care for you, yet you are still depressed.  You may have heard from your childhood that, as a Christian, you were to experience and...

Finding the Courage to Recover in Depression

by | Jul 29, 2016 | Recent Research

Gregory Jantz, Ph.D. When a person is depressed, there are emotional roots of anger, fear, and guilt that anchor depression into a person’s thinking.  These roots must be uncovered, understood, and addressed in a positive, healing way.  This is not a quick process....

Purpose of Sabbath Rest

by | Jul 22, 2016 | Recent Research

Robert Shaw, D.Min. Excerpt from the book, “Created for Purpose” “So there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God. . . strive to enter that rest” – Hebrews 4:9, 11 Today, we all seemingly want to be happy, entertained, filled, and pleasured.  But at what cost? ...

Four Key Elements To Discovering Your Purpose

by | Jul 21, 2016 | Recent Research

Lisa Murray, M.A. Four Key Elements To Discovering Your Purpose And how to make the days ahead the most meaningful ever Delores had always been a vibrant, passionate woman.  She had been active in her church, taught Bible studies for more years than she could...