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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 [...]
Christian Counseling Associates2021-08-18T14:52:31-04:00February 29th, 2020|
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 [...]
KENNYWOOD DAY – June 23, 2018
KENNYWOOD DAY – June 23, 2018 Join use for Kennywood Day to Support the Foundation. Tickets are $55 for Adults and $45 Children under 10. Includes food and drinks. CLICK HERE to sign-up
Christian Counseling Associates2021-08-18T15:00:24-04:00May 10th, 2018|
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 [...]
Lynette Carte2020-02-28T23:56:10-05:00October 7th, 2017|
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 [...]
Lynette Carte2017-09-23T13:56:59-04:00September 23rd, 2017|
Unresolved Trauma: Some events in life cause pain that goes deep and lasts a long time. These are classified as emotional "traumas." Severe trauma related symptoms can reach the level of disorder, which is referred to as Post Traumatic Stress. Most people are naturally resistant to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). However, you are more [...]
Lynette Carte2017-08-04T21:20:42-04:00August 4th, 2017|
As summer ends and life kicks into "high gear", the staff at Christian Counseling Associates pray that you are blessed this Labor Day Weekend! Ecclesiastes 3:13 focuses us on how God blesses us with work, and the realization that the fruit of our work is a gift from Him. This weekend, may you be blessed [...]
Emotional Maturity and the Healthy Church
In the Emotionally Healthy Church, pastor and author Peter Scazzerro makes a startling observation, "The sad truth is that too little difference exists, in terms of emotional and relational maturity, between God's people inside the church and those outside who claim no relationship with Jesus Christ." At Christian Counseling Associates, we clearly believe that more [...]
Christian Counseling Associates2014-06-28T10:56:17-04:00June 28th, 2014|