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Today, May 2, 2013, marks the 62nd annual National Day of Prayer. This day has profound significance for our country. We have an unprecedented opportunity to see the Lord’s healing and renewing power made manifest as we call on Americans to humbly come before His throne. To echo the words of Mary Washington, mother of our nation’s first president, we believe it is time to “Remember that God is our only sure trust.” The theme for 2013 is Pray for America, emphasizing the need for in...
Read MoreGary Sibcy II, Ph.D. In light of recent suicides in the news, including Rick and Kay Warren’s beloved son Matthew, it’s critical that Christian mental health professionals be equipped to assess and respond to suicide risk. Dr. Gary Sibcy offers a thorough overview of the SAFE-T Method. The last century has witnessed an explosion of [...]
Read MoreDepression. Eating disorders. Addiction. Self harm. Suicide attempts. Today’s adolescents suffer from an aching loneliness that evidences itself in a number of mental health challenges. Ever wonder what it’s like to be a teen? If you work with adolescents and their families, it’s critical that you understand the sense of isolation so many teenagers face [...]
Read MoreMore than 23,000 people crossed the starting line of the Boston Marathon last Monday, and nearly 500,000 thronged the streets to cheer the runners on. Family members. Friends. Kids. Spouses. A terrorist attack was the furthest thing from their minds, but the effects were devastating. Runners from all 50 states and many countries around the [...]
Read MoreLaurel Shaler, Ph.D., LISW-CP, LCSW and Laura Captari “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort. He comforts us in all our trouble so we can comfort others.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 As Christian counselors, we will have clients, many clients, seek our [...]
Read MoreKathie Erwin, Ed.D., LMHC, NCC, NCGC With Neuroscience Awareness Week just recently, we’re excited to feature this piece by Dr. Erwin about a new area of research and discussion! Take a moment to share your thoughts and feedback. The buzz at spring conferences this year is “neuroscience.” From this field of study comes the concept [...]
Read MoreStephanie C. Holmes, M.A., BCCC Certified Autism Specialist One in 50. That’s the newly-released estimate of school-aged children who are on the Autism Spectrum. With World Autism Awareness Day this week, we’re excited to feature Certified Autism Specialist and therapist Stephanie Holmes. If you work with special needs children and their families, this is a [...]
Read MoreTo love God does not mean to meet His needs, but rather to delight in Him and to be captivated by His glorious power and grace, and to value Him above all other things on earth. -John Piper After learning to love God (worship), learning to love others is the second purpose of your life. -Rick Warren The true measure of loving God is to love him without measure. -Author Unknown A dad walked by his young daughter's bedroom and saw her playing on the floor surrounded by her d...
Read MoreBy Shannon Wolf, Ph.D., LPC-S “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift” (Matthew 5:23-24, NIV). In the heart [...]
Read MoreLaura Captari The 2013 Call for Papers is now open! Don’t just come as an attendee…give back! Build your resume and professional identity by submitting to present at our 2013 “Our Time is Now” World Conference. Whether you’re a psychologist, psychiatrist, mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist, professor, student, coach, lay counselor, or pastor, [...]
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