Heart Health - Are You Good for Mine?

Our January newsletter looked at New Beginnings. With that our focus is often on the physical—losing weight, exercising more, perhaps reducing stress. By the time February arrives we focus on love—the relationships we’re in, the relationships we wish we were in, or the ways we wish the ones we are in were different. Have you ever considered how these parts of us—the physical and the emotional—might impact each other? Read More

Tune in on the first Wednesday of each month to hear a discussion with an Associates’ clinician. Then read more about the month’s discussion topic in our e-newsletter.

Next month: Groups and Community
Wednesday, March 5, 8:30 – 9AM on WBFJ—89.3FM

Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance (CBHA)

Door opens for Associates and thousands of area residents!

The door has opened for our clinical staff to apply for inclusion in Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance. This mental health panel serves the employees of North Carolina Baptist Hospital, WFU Health Sciences, WFU Reynolda Campus, and many Novant employees. Previously, these employees could be seen at Associates only under out-of-network benefits or by paying out-of-pocket. Pending final approval in February, our staff will be added to the panel making our services accessible to all covered by this plan.

We deeply appreciate this new avenue to serve our community and extend special thanks to everyone who has helped to create this new opportunity.

Out and About in the Community

Through the outreach of our Speakers Bureau, Associates’ staff members have been featured at:

1st Presbyterian Church
--Men’s Ministry

11th Grade Mom’s Group for
Reynolds High School Students

Calvary Baptist Church
--Christian Education Institute class

Grace Presbyterian Church

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Greensboro
--Episcopal Church Women

New Liberty Baptist Church

Parents’ Study Group—Children

Salem Baptist Church Health Fair

Twin Oaks Church, McLeansville

If you would like information about our Speakers Bureau for your church or group, contact us at heather@christiancounseling.org

Book Reviews

The Five Languages of Apology
Gary Chapman, PhD, and Jennifer Thomas, PhD
Northfield Press, 2006

Just as we all have different love languages, individuals also hear and express the words and gestures of apology in different languages. By helping people identify the languages of apology, this book clears the way toward healing and sustaining vital relationships. The authors detail proven techniques for giving and receiving effective apologies. This insightful guide includes an Apology Assessment Profile that will help readers identify their own Apology Languages and those of others.

Toxic Relationships and How to Change Them: Health and Holiness in Everyday Life
Clinton W. McLemore, PhD
Jossey-Bass Publishing, 2003

Recognizing the basic drives behind human interactions can improve intimacy with others and also help mend emotionally unhealthy relationships. Straightforward guidance combined with real-life examples explaining the complexity of human interactions make this a clear and concise guide.

Not to Miss TV!

Who: Dr. Gary Chapman and Associates’ therapist, Dr. Jennifer Thomas

What: A Bob Buckley report on—
The Five Languages of Apology

When: Tuesday, 2/12, on the 10PM Newscast

Where: Fox 8 News

Prodigals Community

Prodigals Community, a Christian substance abuse recovery ministry, located in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking to fill two positions:

Executive Director
Director of Church Relations

Applicants should display and articulate a mature Christian faith and experience in management and development particularly in communicating with churches. College degree required. Competitive salary and benefits.
Send resume to:

Prodigals Community
Search Committee
PO Box 12451
Winston-Salem, NC 27117