Fifth Annual Dinner Auction Fundraiser
The Foundation for Christian Counseling (FFCC) is inviting donors to participate in our Fifth Annual Dinner Auction Fundraiser. You can help in two ways: Come to the Dinner Auction, and learn about the mission of the FFCC. The Foundation is designed to bring community leaders together to meet the mental health crisis that is occurring […]
Recovering from Times of Uncertainty
Recovering from Times of Uncertainty It’s been more than a year since the pandemic began. Recent surveys are showing that more believe we are on our way out of the darkness. When we analyze informal conversations we may notice a significant drop in the percentage of people who say that they are very concerned about […]
Cultivate Discipline in Times of Uncertainty
Cultivate Discipline in Times of Uncertainty In Proverbs Chapter 9, we see a picture of a “woman of folly” who offers those who are passing by something sinful, sensual and dangerous. There are those who can see that her offer is dangerous, and will lead to harm. Others are deceived and pulled in by the […]
Grow in Wisdom During Uncertain Times
Grow in Wisdom During Uncertain Times In times of uncertainty, anxiety stops us. The key is to view times of challenge as growth opportunities. In the book of Exodus, we see how God calls His people to journey through the desert toward the promised land. The desert was harsh and full of challenges. However, it […]
Truth in Uncertain Times
Truth in Uncertain Times So many years ago, we witnessed Pilot’s dilemma that is just as prevalent in today’s uncertain culture. As a government official, Pilot was tempted to align with the majority opinion, rather than be a “Truth teller.” For those of us caught up in the pursuit of power, there is a worldly […]
Courage in Uncertain Times
Courage in Uncertain Times It is easy to see the world as overwhelming, dangerous, and unforgiving. In uncertain times, problems seem so large, that they cannot be solved. At times like these, we are gripped with fear, becoming spiritually stuck, even frozen. It seems like there is nothing left to be done. Are you experiencing […]
Don’t Get Swayed this Christmas by Challenging Emotions
Don’t Get Swayed this Christmas by Challenging Emotions A lot of mixed emotions are triggered during the Christmas season. During the current pandemic, celebrations may trigger a lot of anxiety. However, the challenge of the holiday is to overcome any distracting emotions, memories, or dysfunctional habits and stay focused on the main thing. Building strong […]
Getting to the Heart of Thanksgiving
Getting to the Heart of Thanksgiving Will your Thanksgiving look more like this? Or More Like This? Regardless of how you’re planning the holidays, don’t let anxiety destroy the focus! This may be challenging with the looming reports of COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations, and requests to “celebrate responsibly.” It is important to give the option to […]
Home for the Holidays 2.0
Home for the Holidays 2.0 The Holidays are a critical time for families. It is traditional for Christian Counseling Associates to be available for those who struggle with challenges during Thanksgiving and Christmas. For the next 7 weeks we will be talking about achieving victory as a family. As we move toward this holiday season, […]
Honoring Our Veterans
Honoring Our Veterans CCA honors all of those who have served the country in war or peace. May God bless our Veterans. Shaking with Patriotism During the early days of World War II, the American forces undertook the invasion of Sicily. The 1st Ranger Battalion, an Army special forces unit known as Darby’s Rangers, was […]
What are you afraid of?
What are you afraid of? There is a high price to pay for being overtaken by fear. Anxiety is an immobilizer. It stops us from moving forward and living life. It is a thief that robs us of our dreams. This is the most damaging aspect of fear. The current environment is challenging. We are […]
7 Signs that Fear is Controlling My Life
7 Signs that Fear is Controlling My Life Fear has a positive function. It triggers strong emotion to let us know we are in danger. What is there to be afraid of in our current environment? The suggestion of illness, injury, economic hardship and violence can be an unsettling reminder of the possibility of personal […]
The Cycle of Addiction
The Cycle of Addiction Addiction to alcohol or other substances can affect anyone. Unfortunately, some of us are more vulnerable to the cycle of addition than others. However, anyone has the capacity to fall into addictive behavior. Recognizing the cycle of addiction is an important first step in healing from the deceptive patterns created by […]
Is My Drinking or Drug Use a Problem?
Is My Drinking or Drug Use a Problem? Abuse of alcohol and other mood altering drugs is the number one cause of preventable death in the United states. It is estimated that Alcohol use disorders afflict 14 percent of the U.S. population every year. Lifetime prevalence of drug addiction is estimated to be as high […]
CCA to Provide Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitative Services
CCA to Provide Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitative Services CCA is now licensed to provide Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitative Servicesin Greensburg, PA! September is annually designated “National Recovery Month” in the U.S. as an effort to raise awareness regarding the impact that addiction has on individuals, families, and communities across the country. According to Center of […]
Avoiding God’s Purpose
Avoiding God’s Purpose Maybe the most common behavior associated with avoidance is the fear of God’s “call” on our lives. The “Jonah syndrome” refers to how we not just avoid the plan God has for us, sometimes we are so vigorously opposed to our purpose that we run from it. The book of Jonah, found […]
Stay Healthy and Aware!
Stay Healthy and Aware! Get Back In Touch With What Matters 3 Effects of Prolonged Elevated Anxiety Hypervigilance – a state of increased alertness. Anxiety naturally over focuses, or inflates our sense of potential threats in our environment. Frozen in Place – anxiety leads to fear and uncertainty which impairs are ability to act on […]
The Anatomy of Fear
The Anatomy of Fear In the season of COVID-19, concern about physical health and well being has triggered anxiety in many people. The Anatomy of Fear explores what is at the core of the experience of fear and dread. Once you breakdown what is at the heart of issue, you can master your fears. Want […]
Resiliency in Times of Crisis
Resiliency in Times of Crisis Resilience – the capacity to recover quickly. The ability to spring back. Its starts with a deep knowledge that you are not alone in the struggle. We hope this podcast will help you face the upcoming days with a renewed strength and spirit. LISTEN TO PODCAST
The Inner Compass
The Inner Compass Virtues and Psychological Flexibility Part of being emotionally unhealthy, or psychologically inflexible, is a function of being disconnected from what really matters in life. As we move toward psychological illness, we lose our life direction. This can be experienced in a generalized sense of apathy. Day to day life starts to take […]
