In this episode, Tres discusses how to find a counselor if you are seeking mental health services. He talks about some practical steps you can take to find a provider who accepts your insurance as well as some other resources available for those looking to find help they can afford. Read the article at: https://www.arizonachristiancounseling.com/uploads/1/4/0/4/14048760/find-counselor.pdf ..read more

In this episode, Tres discusses the topic of depression, its symptoms, and the various resources available for those struggling with depression. For more information: https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Depression/Overview If you are suicidal or have a mental health emergency, dial: 988 ..read more

In this episode, Tres discusses the importance of providing spiritually-integrated care and counseling that is client-centered. This doesn't mean that counselors of faith have to leave their convictions at the door, but keeping the focus on the client and learning about who they are spiritually can allow us to connect with them on a deeper level, and even inspire them to foster a closer relationship with God on their own. For more on this topic, see our episode on What is Pastoral Counseling ..read more

In this episode, Tres talks about the art of reflective listening, a foundational skill for any counseling approach. Reflective listening is a powerful tool that can be used by pastors, leaders, volunteers, and anyone who wants to help those in need. The content from this episode is an excerpt from the Pastoral Care Specialist program, a new spiritually-integrated mental health aid training for healers in a variety of settings. To learn more about the Pastoral Care Specialist program, go to: arizonachristiancounseling.com/pcs ..read more

The next offering of the Pastoral Care Specialist training program will be this January 2023. This is a 48-hour course that provides the knowledge and skills pastoral caregivers in churches and faith communities need to help others effectively, ethically, and safely. The content of this course is also applicable and valuable for lay leaders, church volunteers, or anyone who wants to help others more effectively.  Learn more at: https://www.arizonachristiancounseling.com/pastoral-care-specialist ..read more

In this episode, Tres discusses how the field of Christian Counseling is changing and discusses how his counseling approach has developed over the years. While church attendance continues to decline, there is still a cultural interest in faith and spirituality. Meanwhile, the need for mental health resources continues to increase. Be sure to share our resources: Our Counseling Website The Pastoral Care Specialist Training Program Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Connect on LinkedIn Subscribe to our YouTube ..read more

To commemorate our 10-year anniversary, we are promoting our most popular Christian Counseling resources at 50% off, including the Christian DISC® Certification Course. Learn more at: https://arizonachristiancounseling.com/10 ..read more

This date marks the Tenncennial Anniversary of our practice. 10 years ago on September 1st, 2012, our founder, Tres Adames launched a small website to promote his pastoral counseling services. Over the years, it grew to include several other therapists, a personality assessment, a continuing education program, a nationwide directory of faith-based therapists, and two office locations. We have had the privilege of serving thousands of clients, helping them find strength for today and hope for tomorrow. Here's to another 10 years ..read more

This is a final reminder for those who are interested in joining our next offering of the ACPE Pastoral Care Specialist course — a pastoral counseling and mental health first aid training. This 48-hour live course provides the knowledge and skills pastoral caregivers in churches and faith communities need to help others effectively, ethically, and safely. Class starts Tuesday, August 23rd with applications due by Saturday, August 20th. For more information, go to: https://www.arizonachristiancounseling.com/pcs ..read more

If you are a pastor or church leader, you are often the first person your congregants turn to when they are in crisis. You may already offer a degree of limited support and guidance but may feel unequipped to fully provide what is needed. The Pastoral Care Specialist (PCS) Training Program is a new curriculum developed by the American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC) and the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE), and provides the knowledge and skills pastoral caregivers in churches and faith communities need to help others effectively, ethically, and safely​. The training ..read more