by James and Lynelle Buchanan, M.S., www.bbc.edu
Crawford, Mark. The Obsessive-Compulsive Trap. Ventura, CA: Regal, 2004.
You may be familiar with the television character Monk. He is a former detective who was removed from the force because of an extreme case of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Each week he is able to overcome his disorder long enough to [...]

by William Gaultiere, Ph.D., ChristianSoulCare.com
Some time ago I was meeting with Dallas Willard and in the course of our conversation he asked me, “If you had one word to describe Jesus what would it be?”
How would you answer that question? Close your eyes for a moment and consider this. Write down the first words that [...]

Eugene R. Schlesinger and Sam R. Williams, Ph.D.
This world is full of uncertainty. Despite our best efforts, we are not able to control our destiny or guarantee the future. And, in response to that, we frequently engage in the time-honored tradition of worrying. As the most common emotional issue in the United States (affecting around [...]

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by Bob Kellemen, Ph.D., www.bcsfn.com
I believe that God intended for us to experience a mood that is the “flip side” of anxiety. If we are to understand the “disorder” of anxiety, we must understand the “order” that sin has disordered. What normal, healthy, God-given process has become perturbed in anxiety?
Vigilance
Anxiety is vigilance out of [...]

Yesterday we had our monthly AACC chapel service.  Each month we gather as a staff for devotions, praise & worship and prayer time for the AACC and its members.  The devotional was given by Dr. Eric Scalise, AACC Vice President of Professional Development (aka: VP of “Stuff”).  Dr. Scalise gave an uplifting and encouraging message [...]

Dr. Gary oliver answers the question “Why is anger such a problem in my life?”
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Cold.  Wet.  Chilly.  Rainy.  It’s a beautiful day here in Virginia!    Whenever it rains, I am reminded about the power of perspective.  At this time of year, many of our clients begin to experience what some call, Seasonal Affective Disorder due to weather and climate change.  Dr. Nichols here at the AACC has been teaching [...]

Christian Therapist Mark Listin answers the questions: How can I find meaning in life?
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Nationally Certified Counselor Dwight Bain answers the question: Am I too old to change?
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Gently pulling up the blanket, she looks at the peaceful sleeping face. Oh the times we spent making clover chains in the park. And the tea parties that gave way to sleepovers were no less memorable than the annual holiday cookie baking weekends. You remember the good ole days while I have to remember the [...]