The Diagnosis Dilemma
A recent article in Psychology Today, “Diagnosed as an Adult,” explores the growing trend of individuals being diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders in later adulthood, such as ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (Frye, 2024). The article provides examples of newly diagnosed adults gaining a sense of relief and validation, clarity, and an improved understanding of their […]
Violence and Vulnerability
In light of recent events that include school shootings in Georgia, threats of violence in Ridgeway, Pennsylvania, and the assassination attempts of our former president in Butler, Pennsylvania, and most recently in West Palm Beach, Florida, Christian Counseling Associates denounces all forms of violence that have recently been perpetrated in our local communities. We call […]
The Power of TAG Groups: A Journey Beyond Individual Therapy
Introduction: In the journey of healing and personal growth, many individuals seek counseling to address their challenges. At Christian Counseling Associates (CCA), those seeking help are always initially recommended to individual or sometimes marital counseling (if requested). However, CCA has a comprehensive counseling process that becomes available as our clients make progress. Our TAG Groups […]
Celebrity Overdose: The Hidden Dangers and Medical Accountability in Addiction Treatment
In October of 2023, we wrote about the impact of addiction as we witnessed the tragic death of Matthew Perry, beloved for his role as Chandler Bing in Friends. Recently, his story has sparked intense scrutiny and concern within the mental health and addiction treatment community as further details of his untimely death come to […]
Supporting Our Youth: Families Taking a Stand Against Teen Vaping
In recent years, the growing concern surrounding the increased use of vaping among high school students has raised alarm bells among parents, educators, and health officials alike. According to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in October 2022, the statistics are sobering: approximately 14% of high school students and […]
God’s Children Are Not for Sale: Child Sex Trafficking is a Global Crisis
God’s Children Are Not for Sale: Child Sex Trafficking is a Global Crisis Child sex trafficking is a global crisis that continues to plague our world, robbing innocent children of their dignity and freedom. Amid this dark reality, “The Sound of Freedom,” a powerful and moving movie, sheds light on the courageous fight against child […]
Christian Life in Health and Healing
At CCA, we lift up the importance of Christian Life in health and healing. In our work, we seek to promote God’s design for life for every client, and in every community where our organization has a presence. What is central to Christian life? Let us consider four foundational relationship components where we experience this […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual
influences in emotion and behavior
Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual influences in emotion and behavior 1. What is One – Dimensional Treatment? Many times when seeking help for emotional problems like depression and anxiety, we are under the impression that these issues are due to a chemical imbalance. Advertising campaigns, primary care physicians, classroom “experts,” and even trusted friends may contribute to the opinion […]
Valuing Truth in the Healing Process
Valuing Truth in the Healing Process “Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” – Psalm 46:10 When we are in pain, we work tirelessly to end the suffering. We often create remedies and believe wholeheartedly that the solution is just […]
Valuing Liberty in the Healing Process
Valuing Liberty in the Healing Process Liberty comes from the Latin word libertas, which means “unbounded, unrestricted or released from constraint.” Many of us are seeking to be released from problems such as depression, anxiety, and addiction. Others are seeking resolution from dysfunctional relationships in marriage or families. As we seek freedom from these painful […]
How can we find freedom from emotional pain?
How can we find freedom from emotional pain? Free·dom – /ˈfrēdəm/ = the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. The “Three Ds” are most often what drive a person to seek counseling: Distress, Disorder, and Dysfunction. Over time, behavior and emotion become habit. At this point, […]
New Life Summit
Don’t miss this upcoming 2 day conference presented by the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)! New Life Summit will address Mental Health and the Mission of the Church. Packed full with pre-conference workshops, dynamic plenary sessions featuring some of the world’s leading experts, and engaging workshops built around eight tracks; this event will teach us how […]
Invest in your most important relationship!
Invest in your most important relationship! What is the condition of your marriage? What are the most important challenges you presently face with your spouse? Identify the most significant ongoing struggles that limit your connection. What investment do you need to make for this relationship in 2018? Are you willing to make sacrifices to overcome […]
On Being Thankful
Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving, let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! Psalm 95:2 Times of prayer and thanking God for the harvest date back to the Protestant Reformation and continued as Pilgrims and Puritans settled in America. Charlie Brown was always concerned with the commercialization of […]
Do I Have A Chemical Imbalance?
Some years ago, I saw a new commercial (watch video here), featuring a sad white bubble, narrated with a subtle phrase, “your depression may be due to a chemical imbalance.” I turned to my 4-year old son and asked, “who’s that (motioning to the friendly looking character)?” He seemed to already accept the fact that […]
Are Emotional Problems Genetic?
Recently, a documentary series, “Through the Wormhole,” asked the question, can poverty be due to a person’s genetics? The host of the show, Morgan Freeman, explores the cultural belief that biology determines a person’s behavior, therefore, creating people who become wealthy and those who become poor. Can we blame poverty on genetics? To hear all aspects […]
