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Social Distancing, Isolation, and How to Stay Healthy 

Social Distancing, Isolation, and How to Stay Healthy  by Chris Cambas, M.A., LMFT We are in unprecedented times with the outbreak of COVID-19, which has made it incredibly difficult for many to be alone. Many of us are working from home and keeping ourselves isolated to avoid becoming infected or potentially spreading the virus. However, […]

By AACC, 4 years ago
SAVE THE STORKS

Three Post-Abortion Truths You May Not Know

Three Post-Abortion Truths You May Not Know by Save The Storks When a woman chooses an abortion, she is not always given the full range of options, side-effects or post-abortive trauma that may arise from the procedure. Abortion is constantly presented as safe, common, and as simple as any regular gynecological procedure. This language used by […]

By AACC, 4 years ago
SAVE THE STORKS

Is There Freedom After Abortion?

Is there Freedom After Abortion? by Save The Storks The word freedom has various meanings. In the United States, we have the freedom of speech, freedom of choice, freedom of religion. Biblically, we have freedom to choose our own path and freedom from sin through Jesus Christ. For many post-abortive men and women though, freedom from […]

By AACC, 4 years ago
UNCATEGORIZED

Pandemic Depression? Twenty-Five Come Alive! 25 + Ways to Treat Your Own Depression

Pandemic Depression? Twenty-Five Come Alive! 25 + Ways to Treat Your Own Depression by Lois A. Dodds, M.A., M.A., Ph.D., L.P.C. Depressed?  Of course! Without a doubt this year of the pandemic and all its “shut in” realities can make any of us depressed!  It is a normal and common response to the distressing events in […]

By AACC, 4 years ago
MEMBER NEWS

AACC Statement on Racial Reconciliation

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** June 3, 2020 CONTACT: American Association of Christian Counselors | pr@aacc.net | (800) 526-8673 AACC Statement on Racial Reconciliation The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) condemns violence against African-American men and women, and all people of color. We stand against all forms of racism, bigotry, and violence.   At the heart of the […]

By AACC, 4 years ago
SAVE THE STORKS

Is Pro-choice Ignoring Men?

Is Pro-choice Ignoring Men? by Save The Storks Recognizing Men and Lost Fatherhood in the Era of Women’s Choice Since its legalization in 1973 the abortion debate has mainly focused on women’s rights: her right to choose; her body; her choice. But what about the fathers? In a society that celebrates abortion and a woman’s right […]

By AACC, 4 years ago
UNCATEGORIZED

Sin, Racial Bias, and Ahmaud Arbery

Sin, Racial Bias, and Ahmaud Arbery by Mark Crear, Ph.D.  What does sin look like? Even in the midst of a nationwide pandemic, you cannot run from the violent aggressiveness, profiling, and, ultimately, tragic and senseless deaths that haunt our nation. Specifically, I am speaking of the senseless death of Ahmaud Arbery. It was stated, “He (Ahmaud […]

By AACC, 4 years ago
WEEKLY DEVOTIONALS

The Answer to COVID Stress is not in the Fridge!

The Answer to COVID Stress is not in the Fridge! by Rhona Epstein, Psy.D., C.A.C. Social media sites are flooded these days with jokes about eating and weight gain during this difficult season.  Countless memes joke about joining AA or Weight Watchers at the end of quarantine, there are pictures of obese Barbie dolls labelled […]

By AACC, 4 years ago
WEEKLY DEVOTIONALS

Why is There a Need for Post-Abortive Counseling?

Why is There a Need for Post-Abortive Counseling? by Save the Storks In recent years, one of the loudest pro-choice narratives has been that “women do not regret their abortions.” We see movements such as “shout your abortion” where women are encouraged to brag about their abortions and how they don’t feel remorse. Celebrities like Alyssa […]

By AACC, 4 years ago
WEEKLY DEVOTIONALS

Living with the Tension of Uncertainty

Living with the Tension of Uncertainty by Georgia Shaffer, MA, PCC For years I heard Christians talk about living by faith. I did not really grasp how to do that in my daily life until I heard Richard Rohr, a Franciscan priest, talk about this issue. He suggested that many Christians do not live by faith […]

By AACC, 4 years ago