Should You Get A Doctorate in Counseling or Psychology?
In recent weeks, I have had several students ask me about the pros/cons of doctoral programs in psychology. I would point those who know…
And Ain’t I a Woman
In February we honor African Americans and in March we honor women who have played important roles in history. I would like to combine…
Considering Systemic Abuse: Impact and Response
At the 2015 Community of Practice put on by the American Bible Society’s Trauma Healing Institute, Dr. Diane Langberg spoke about systemic…
Working with Chronic, Ongoing Trauma
Most trauma recovery interventions assume that the traumatic experience of a client is now over. But what of the person who continues to…
Participating in the #RubyWooPilgrimage
Thirty-five women from fifteen states, with a joint online reach of over ten million people, participated in a five day journey through our…
Regarding Jerry Sandusky, Institutions, and Hating the Right Thing
Jerry Sandusky: football hero. Jerry Sandusky: non-profit charity for troubled boys. Jerry Sandusky: pedophile.
Our Backwards Savior
The radical nature of Christianity is becoming more apparent to me as time goes by. It is my hope and prayer that this recognition is the…
The Spiritual Impact of Abuse
We know from both the literature and from experience that trauma and abuse violate every aspect of the child—their world, their self, their…
Making Barrios Beautiful
Every so often in my life, God has taken part of His Word and pushed me deeper into its meaning than ever before. He did that for me last…
Counseling a Dangerous Profession?
I wonder how many of us who are involved in counseling think of ourselves as engaging in a dangerous profession? After all, I am sitting in…