
What We’re Thinking About
Welcome to our blog!
Every week, we publish articles written by our counselors on various mental health, spiritual formation, or overall wellness topics.
What Is Disorganized Attachment?
Sometimes, it’s possible to both long for relationship and fear closeness.
Forgotten Vices, Forgotten Virtues: Gluttony vs. Temperance
Food is good. But without its spiritual significance, we can become enslaved to our appetites.
The Healing Power of Friendship in Times of Grief
Grief and loss may cause us to shy away from anything beyond extending our prayers. But there are practical ways to be a friend.
What Makes Group Therapy So Special?
Group therapy is one of the ways CCCRD helps clients grow, heal, and transform. What makes group therapy so special?
Friendship Bracelets and the Wonders of Gift-Giving
Making, giving, and receiving gifts can have surprising mental health benefits.
How Music Forms Us Spiritually
What is it about music that transforms ordinary moments into soul-touching experiences?
7 Ways Therapy Is Different Than Talking to a Friend
Talking to a therapist is not exactly like talking to a trusted friend for several valuable reasons.
What Is Avoidant Attachment?
While autonomy is something to be valued, its extreme can come at the cost of our ability to form healthy relationships.
Considering Friendship: How to Make a Friend and Be a Friend
What’s the state of your friendships?
How to Get Far, Far Away From Self-Loathing
Self-loathing is characterized by a sustained, extremely critical view of oneself. Thankfully, it’s possible to begin to relate to ourselves more compassionately.
Where Does Happiness Come From?
How can we achieve real happiness that brings meaning into the struggles and pains of life?
Forgotten Vices, Forgotten Virtues: Lust vs. Chastity
Sexuality is a good gift, but it requires chastity to find proper harmony in our lives.
Intern Spotlight: Justin
This summer we’re highlighting our Counseling Interns. Get to know Justin Higgins!
Intern Spotlight: Manoj
This summer we’re highlighting our Counseling Interns. Get to know Manoj Thomas!
Intern Spotlight: Beena
This summer we’re highlighting our Counseling Interns. Get to know Beena Thomas!
Intern Spotlight: Shelby
This summer we’re highlighting our Counseling Interns. Get to know Shelby Baker!
Intern Spotlight: Simone
This summer we’re highlighting our Counseling Interns. Get to know Simone Castro!
What Is Attachment Theory?
Relationship is at the heart of who we are as people. One way of discussing relationships comes out of Attachment Theory.