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This Month at
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Greetings!
Spring is finally here! One of our favorite verses describes the exciting transformation we're seeing all around us:
Song of Songs 2:11-13: "See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land. The fig tree forms its early fruit; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance. Arise, come, my darling; my beautiful one, come with me."
I can think of no more beautiful verse to describe the beginnings of this most wonderful seasonal change. As the flowers begin to reappear, and the sun hovers longer in the sky, we can relate this physical renewal to our own spiritual lives. As God brings beauty and change in the trees and flowers, he longs to do the same in our hearts and minds. Let his love woo you away to spend some quality time with him today.
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Abuse Helpers Workshop
Dr. Dan Allender |
Dr. Dan Allender - internationally acclaimed expert on sexual abuse and author of the bestseller The Wounded Heart - is coming to Life Christian Counseling March 8-10, 2012 to present a 3-day workshop. The workshop is designed to equip helpers who work with sexual abuse.Clinicians will earn CEUs. Details are available at our website.
If you are a clinical counselor, lay counselor or ministry leader, and are interested in attending, please email us or call us (1.888.843.4220)
immediately for details and to register!
Where & When
Bowie, MD 20721
March 8th - 10th |
A Growing Marriage
Dr. Gary Chapman |
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Dr. Gary Chapman - The Love Languages author and renowned expert on marriage and family - is coming back by popular demand! Dr. Chapman will be returning to Life Christian Counseling May 26, 2012 in our partnership with Dr. Jack Morris of Change Pointe Ministries. Last year all 600 tickets sold out!
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Where & When
Bowie, MD 20721
Saturday, May 26 6:00pm to 9:00pm
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Last call for Abuse Helpers Training with Dr. Dan Allender!
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With the Abuse Helpers Training series only a week away, seating is limited to register for this three day event!
Take a look at the information listed in the left column to see if you're interested in attending!
Keep in mind this event is for counselors, ministry leaders, and those that work with people recovering from sexual abuse.
Call us if you have any questions or concerns:
1.888.283.4220
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Why do I need counseling when I have the Bible?
As a counseling practice, this is one of the most common questions we get! We wanted to take a minute and explain how some of the tools we use in the counseling room fit in neatly with scripture. Take Romans 12:2 for example: "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will.." We understand what we're supposed to do: "Renew your mind!" But finding the how is often much more difficult. One of the ways we accomplish this in the counseling room is with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT deals with identifying and transforming "Automatic Thoughts." These are the thoughts that come to us naturally, automatically in any given situation. Dr. Henry Cloud, christian psychologist, renown speaker and co-author the best-selling Boundaries books, takes just a few minutes to describe how understanding more about this fascinating aspect of human behavior can help do exactly what the Bible commands: Renew our minds!
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One of the goals of Christian counseling is not just to help people think "better" but to think more 'biblically!" Many of our counselors use CBT to help our clients reach their goals and help them change destructive behaviors in their lives. If you have more questions about CBT and how it could potentially help you or someone you know, give us a call at 1-888-283-4220 or send us an email at info@lifechristiancounseling.com.
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Counselor of the Month
Raynette Lyles, LGPC
Raynette holds a Master of Science degree in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola University. She is a member of the American Counseling Association and the Maryland Association of Mental Health. Raynette is a believer in Jesus Christ, and became a member of her church where she has served for the past 34 years. She believes she has a calling from God to be a counselor and considers her work as a ministry. In addition to counseling, Raynette enjoys serving the Body of Christ in many other capacities that includes being a member of the Pastoral Staff of her Church, lay speaker, Sunday school teacher, as well as singing on the Praise Team. She is experienced with working with men, women and adolescents having a variety of mental health related issues. Click here to continue reading Raynette's biography, as well as to learn about her specialties and locations. To schedule an appointment, give us a call at1-888-843-4220, or send us an e-mail at info@lifechristiancounseling.com. |
 Take time today to watch and learn from
Dr. Cloud's teaching video.
Let spring of 2012 be your best year of
healing, renewal and growth!
Blessings,
Chris
Christine Buckingham, LCPC, NCC, MA
Life Christian Counseling Network
1-888-283-4220
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