Associates in Christian Counseling

Dear Friends,

In this issue we reflect on a wonderful evening with Coach Jerry Moore at our annual banquet. It was a tremendous success as the article reveals.

With May being Mental Health Month, we feel newly equipped and empowered to continue our work in the community. Thank you for your faithful support.

Blessings,
Dr. Joe Verga
Executive Director

MAY FEATURES

Banquet Reflections, 2009
            - Photo Gallery
            - Our Sponsors
            - A Special Blessing

In the Company of Greatness

Mental Health Facts

God Never Wastes a Wound

Book Review

Banquet Reflections, 2009

Our annual fundraising banquet was held on April 14th with over 400 people attending.
Many folks are faithful supporters who have joined us for many years. For others, it was their first opportunity to learn about Associates in Christian Counseling. Read More

A Special Blessing

For those of you who have attended the past few years, you know we have a drawing for a special gift or two. This year Janice Waltrip was the winner of a football from Appalachian’s 2006 National Championship game autographed by Coach Jerry Moore.

After the banquet, she decided to auction off her gift and donate the proceeds to Associates! Thanks so much, Janice, for the special blessing

If you are dealing with mental or emotional issues,
you’re in the company of greatness….

Abe Lincoln
Beethoven
CS Lewis
Buzz Aldrin
Winston Churchill
Larry Crabb
Patty Duke
Mike Wallace
Terry Bradshaw
Charles Spurgeon

Mental Health Facts

In a given year, for Americans ages 18 and older--

Approximately 26.2% will suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder

Approximately 9.5% will have a mood disorder. Depressive disorders often co-occur with anxiety disorders and substance abuse.

Approximately 6.7% will be affected by a major depressive disorder and is the leading cause of disability in the US for ages 15-44

Approximately 18.1% will have an anxiety disorder

Approximately 4.1% of adults are affected by ADHD

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God Never Wastes a Wound

You’ve probably never heard of Anton Boisen. He was born in Indiana, lived 89 years and died in 1965. During his life, he taught French and German, worked for the US Forest Service, did a great deal of seminary study and is considered a pioneer in the field of pastoral counseling. He also suffered from 5 major psychotic episodes during his life several of which were severe enough to require hospitalization. Read More

Book Review

Christian Counseling: An Introduction
H. Newton Malony and David W. Augsburger
Abingdon Press, 2007

Introduces the foundations of a distinctively Christian approach to counseling

A Thought

God whispers to us in our pleasure, speaks in our conscience, but shouts to us in our pains.

CS Lewis,
The Problem of Pain

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