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by Dr. Phyllis Arno
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S2L Recovery: What is Dual Diagnosis Treatment? A Faith-Based Path to Complete Healing
Addiction doesn’t usually happen by itself. A lot of people who have trouble with drugs or alcohol are also dealing with mental health issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, or other problems. These problems often make each other worse, which makes it harder to get better without the right kind of help. That’s where dual diagnosis treatment comes in. It addresses both addiction and mental health at the same time, giving you a better chance at real healing. We see this every

NCCA
Aug 67 min read


Book Review
Click The Book For More Info Know someone who could use some soothing quotes of peace and comfort in a time of chaos? These 100 pass-along notes give you the opportunity to let your friends and loved ones know you are lifting them up to God and asking Him to fill their lives with peace, rest, hope, and serenity. Filled with heartfelt prayers, meaningful Scriptures, inspiring quotes, and beautiful artwork--these cards are a wonderful way to bring light to the true rest that on

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Aug 61 min read


CAI Spotlight
Equipping Called Counselors Through Calvert Christian Training Academy An NCCA Certified Academic Institution Dr. Lynette Entzian When the Lord calls someone into the ministry of Christian counseling, that calling must be nurtured with sound biblical teaching, clinical pastoral training, ethical supervision, and spiritual formation. That conviction is at the heart of Calvert Christian Training Academy, a Certified Academic Institution of the National Christian Counselors Asso

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Aug 63 min read


Temperament Corner July/August
By: Dr. Phyllis J. Arno Before we examine unforgiveness, we must first understand forgiveness. FORGIVENESS Forgiveness means releasing the offenses others have committed against you. Many people struggle with forgiveness because they believe it requires them to forget what happened or pretend the injustice did not occur. That is not what forgiveness means. Forgiveness is choosing peace over bitterness. It does not excuse the wrongdoing. It does not justify the behavior. Inste

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Aug 64 min read
TEMPERAMENT CORNER


Temperament Corner July/August
By: Dr. Phyllis J. Arno Before we examine unforgiveness, we must first understand forgiveness. FORGIVENESS Forgiveness means releasing the offenses others have committed against you. Many people struggle with forgiveness because they believe it requires them to forget what happened or pretend the injustice did not occur. That is not what forgiveness means. Forgiveness is choosing peace over bitterness. It does not excuse the wrongdoing. It does not justify the behavior. Inste

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Aug 64 min read


Temperament Corner May/June
By: Dr. Phyllis J. Arno Before we examine unforgiveness, we must first understand forgiveness. FORGIVENESS Forgiveness means releasing the offenses others have committed against you. Many people struggle with forgiveness because they believe it requires them to forget what happened or pretend the injustice did not occur. That is not what forgiveness means. Forgiveness is choosing peace over bitterness. It does not excuse the wrongdoing. It does not justify the behavior. Inste

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Jun 254 min read


Temperament Corner March/April
By: Dr. Phyllis J. Arno Before we examine unforgiveness, we must first understand forgiveness. FORGIVENESS Forgiveness means releasing the offenses others have committed against you. Many people struggle with forgiveness because they believe it requires them to forget what happened or pretend the injustice did not occur. That is not what forgiveness means. Forgiveness is choosing peace over bitterness. It does not excuse the wrongdoing. It does not justify the behavior. Inste

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Apr 294 min read
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT


CAI Spotlight
Equipping Called Counselors Through Calvert Christian Training Academy An NCCA Certified Academic Institution Dr. Lynette Entzian When the Lord calls someone into the ministry of Christian counseling, that calling must be nurtured with sound biblical teaching, clinical pastoral training, ethical supervision, and spiritual formation. That conviction is at the heart of Calvert Christian Training Academy, a Certified Academic Institution of the National Christian Counselors Asso

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Aug 63 min read


CAI Spotlight
VISION REBORN UNIVERSITY An NCCA Certified Academic Institution Vision Reborn CAI: A Ministry Born Through Brokenness, Built for Restoration My name is Dr. Samuel Said, and I am honored to share the story and mission of Vision Reborn University, a Certified Academic Institution through the NCCA. My life has been shaped by God’s grace, higher education, ministry, counseling, and a deep burden to see broken lives restored through biblical truth and practical equipping. I hold s

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Jun 254 min read


CAI SPOTLIGHT
Dr. Henry Mohn INWIA Ministries is a Certified Academic Institution (CAI) through the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA). I established INWIA Ministries as a counseling ministry in 2010, after I completed my PhD in Clinical Pastoral Counseling through the NCCA in 2009. So, what does INWIA mean, and where did the name come from? INWIA is an acronym for “It’s Not Words. It’s Actions!” This comes from James 1:22 that states, “Do not merely listen to the word, an

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Apr 293 min read
BOOK REVIEW


Book Review
Click Image For More Info Give the moms in your life a beautiful gift of encouragement, reassurance, and peace amidst uncertainty. Jesus Calling for Moms features 50 relevant devotions from Sarah Young's New York Times bestseller Jesus Calling®, to celebrate mothers and their love, comfort, and strength, offering timely, biblical truth. With 50 selections, you'll find devotions that speak to: The power of love The gift of strength Courage in any season Trusting Him during cha

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Apr 291 min read


Book Review
Click The Book To Learn More Experience the Advent season in a whole new way and prepare your heart to celebrate the greatest gift of all. Join pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado as he invites you to bear witness to the birth of Christ as you've never seen it before. Advent is a season of anticipation, a celebration of the moment that God came near. He came, not as a flash of light or as an unapproachable conqueror, but as one whose first cries were hear

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Jan 41 min read


Book Review
Click The Book To Learn More Many of us want to pray more, but we feel unsure of what to say. In this inspiring 365-day devotional prayer...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Oct 12, 20252 min read


CAI Spotlight
Equipping Called Counselors Through Calvert Christian Training Academy An NCCA Certified Academic Institution Dr. Lynette Entzian When the Lord calls someone into the ministry of Christian counseling, that calling must be nurtured with sound biblical teaching, clinical pastoral training, ethical supervision, and spiritual formation. That conviction is at the heart of Calvert Christian Training Academy, a Certified Academic Institution of the National Christian Counselors Asso

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Aug 63 min read


CAI Spotlight
VISION REBORN UNIVERSITY An NCCA Certified Academic Institution Vision Reborn CAI: A Ministry Born Through Brokenness, Built for Restoration My name is Dr. Samuel Said, and I am honored to share the story and mission of Vision Reborn University, a Certified Academic Institution through the NCCA. My life has been shaped by God’s grace, higher education, ministry, counseling, and a deep burden to see broken lives restored through biblical truth and practical equipping. I hold s

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Jun 254 min read


CAI SPOTLIGHT
Dr. Henry Mohn INWIA Ministries is a Certified Academic Institution (CAI) through the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA). I established INWIA Ministries as a counseling ministry in 2010, after I completed my PhD in Clinical Pastoral Counseling through the NCCA in 2009. So, what does INWIA mean, and where did the name come from? INWIA is an acronym for “It’s Not Words. It’s Actions!” This comes from James 1:22 that states, “Do not merely listen to the word, an

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Apr 293 min read


CAI SPOTLIGHT
Dr. Cassandra Montgomery DIVINE BREAD OF LIFE INTERNATIONAL AN NCCA CERTIFIED ACADEMIC INSTITUTION Dr. Cassandra A. Montgomery is the...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Oct 12, 20252 min read


CAI SPOTLIGHT
Dr. Ginger McBride Open Door: Christian Counseling and Life Coaching An NCCA Certified Academic Institution Open Door: Christian...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Aug 10, 20258 min read


CAI SPOTLIGHT
Rapha Christian Counseling Center Advancing Faith-Based Care and Counselor Certification Rapha Christian Counseling Center (Rapha CCC)...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Jun 25, 20252 min read


CAI SPOTLIGHT
Heart to Heart Ministry and Coaching An NCCA Certified Academic Institution Dr. Deborah Skomba Heart to Heart Ministry and Coaching was...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Apr 29, 20253 min read


CAI SPOTLIGHT
New Ways Counseling Center An NCCA Certified Academic Institution Annah Noyes Office Manager & Chief...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Feb 26, 20253 min read


Member Spotlight: Dr. Josh Williams
Dr. Josh Williams is a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor with Advanced Certification through the National Christian Counselors...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Oct 16, 20245 min read


Member Spotlight: Kate Walpole
Cross and Crown Counseling An NCCA Certified Academic Institution Cross and Crown Counseling, founded in February of 2013, is a...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Aug 18, 20245 min read


Member Spotlight
180 Christian Counseling & Training An NCCA Certified Academic Institution 180 Christian Counseling & Training, has been an NCCA...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Jun 9, 20244 min read


Member Spotlight
FEED MY SHEEP SCHOOL OF COUNSELING An NCCA Certified Academic Institution Dr. Laura Hart of Old Hickory, Tennessee, is a Licensed...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Apr 25, 20248 min read


Member Spotlight
CLIMBING THE RIGHT LADDER By C. Michael Courtney There is a popular children's game called Chutes and Ladders in which you try to...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Feb 25, 20246 min read


Member Spotlight
Trinity Christian Counseling Institute A NCCA Certified Academic Institution My name is Dr. Earl V Butcher, PhD, PhD, DCC and I am the...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Oct 21, 20234 min read


Member Spotlight
Emmaus Center Christian Counseling A NCCA Certified Academic Institution Rev. Dr. Brett & Pam Travis Knoxville, TN Fr. Brett and Pam...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Aug 30, 20236 min read


Member Spotlight
VINEYARD PLACE COUNSELING CENTER A Certified Academic Institute Where we Teach – Train – License – Counsel the whole Person. Dr. Alma...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Jun 20, 20234 min read


Member Spotlight
Head to Heart Restoration Ministry An NCCA Certified Academic Institution The Power of Words Al H. Jones, PhD Dr. Al Jones formed Head to...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Apr 29, 20234 min read


Counseling the Counselor
The Importance of Set Aside Time with God for the NCCA Counselor By Nikka A. W. Stenson Isaiah 40: 13-14 13 Who hath directed the Spirit...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Feb 16, 20232 min read


CAI Spotlight
A SEASON FOR ALL COUNSELING AND TRAINING CENTER An NCCA Certified Academic Institution A Season For All Counseling and Training Center...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Feb 16, 20232 min read


NCCA CAI Spotlight: Maryland Christian Counseling Ministry Institute
Maryland Christian Counseling Ministry Institute has been a Certified Academic Institute since April 2015; Dr. Kevin Bethea is the...

Dr. Phyllis Arno
Oct 28, 20223 min read
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