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Leading Well in the Home

 Eric Scalise, Ph.D.   There are multiple and sometimes, ambiguous definitions of what we refer to as “leadership.” Leaders have been characterized as visionary, transformational, charismatic, and even servant-oriented. In today’s post-modern culture, one that increasingly undermines a Christian worldview, leadership challenges abound everywhere for moms and dads in the 21st century. Many would argue […]

By DJONES, 7 years ago
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The Call to Care: Lay Counseling and the Local Church

 Eric Scalise, Ph.D. We are surrounded and often consumed by our fast-paced, push-button, instant-everything world. Anxiety and depression, substance abuse, marital conflicts, sexual addiction, domestic violence, child abuse, unwanted pregnancy—and the list could go on—are far too commonplace. The truth is that people are hurting and the church is hurting. The Apostle Paul said, “If […]

By DJONES, 7 years ago

Grief, Crisis and Trauma Network

AACC Divisional Membership (AACC membership required) For those service in all helping fields related to grief counseling, crisis response, and disaster services through training, certification, networking, and collaboration. Includes a one-year subscription to the quarterly Grief, Crisis & Trauma eNewsletter, quarterly MP3, and savings on GCDN resources and services. The Grief, Crisis and Trauma Network exists […]

By THE AACC, 7 years ago

Reproductive Health and Sexual Trauma Network

AACC Divisional Membership (AACC membership required) Reproductive Health and Sexual Trauma Network  Reproductive Health and Sexual Trauma Network is designed to equip and train counselors and caregivers to offer healing and forgiveness to those suffering from wounds caused by abortion and sexual trauma. The Reproductive Health and Sexual Trauma Network exists to engage Christian counselors, […]

By THE AACC, 7 years ago

Addiction and Recovery Network

AACC Divisional Membership (AACC membership required) Addiction and Recovery Network  The Addiction and Recovery Network is designed for mental health practitioners, as well as pastors, ministry leaders and lay caregivers who desire to better understand and help those struggling with psychological and behavioral addiction and the recovery process.  Division Leader: Karl Benzio, M.D.  Member Benefits Include:  […]

By THE AACC, 7 years ago

Biblical Counseling & Spiritual Formation

AACC Divisional Membership (AACC membership required) The Biblical Counseling and Spiritual Formation Network is designed for those who hunger for spiritual maturity and are dedicated to making God’s Word prevalent in the counseling process. The BCSFM exists to equip lay spiritual friends, pastors, professional Christian counselors, students, and educators to relate God’s truth to daily […]

By THE AACC, 7 years ago

Our Vision

  The vision of AACC has two critical dimensions. First, we want to serve the worldwide Christian church by helping it become more mature in Christ, while taking on His heart of love and sacrificial care. Secondly, we want to be serving, educating, and equipping 80,000 professional clinicians, pastoral counselors, and lay helpers in the […]

By JEVAN FLEENOR, 7 years ago
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Shrinking the Integrity Gap: 6 Ways to Help the Helpers

Terra A. Mattson, M.A., LPC, LMFT, Living Wholehearted   After a full day of seeing clients, I am left with one of two feelings: incredible hope or incredible sadness. Once in a while you might find me ranting in anger about the hardships of this world or singing God’s praises as I get to witness His […]

By DJONES, 7 years ago
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Created for Covering: How to Restore the Covering

Robert Shaw, D.Min.   Excerpted with permission from Created for Covering: Understanding the Concept of Safety and Covering in Relationships for Men and Women.     God’s design has no flaws.  Adam’s behavior caused an opening in the “hedge”, and sin and evil influence walked right on in to harass relationships and the family.  The […]

By DJONES, 7 years ago
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Lay Counseling and the Local Church

Dr. Eric Scalise   We are surrounded and often consumed by our fast-paced, push-button, instant-everything world. Anxiety and depression, substance abuse, marital conflicts, sexual addiction, domestic violence, child abuse, unwanted pregnancy—and the list could go on—are far too commonplace. The truth is that people are hurting and the church is hurting. The Apostle Paul said, […]

By DJONES, 7 years ago