by April Bordeau | Aug 16, 2020 | About Us, ACES, Hot Topics - News - Blog posts, trauma, trauma informed
Medical science has learned much about the ways our brains work, and some of the most important discoveries focus on the interaction between our physical and mental health. As researchers discover more about the effects emotions have upon the brain’s functioning,...
by Larry Vinson | Feb 10, 2020 | anxiety, depression, Hot Topics - News - Blog posts, trauma, veterans
High School was a really difficult time in my life. My home life was dysfunctional at best which often led to shouting matches and fights with my parents. It was my Junior Year, however, that something inside of me changed. I became a Christian and found this joy that...
by Jared Jones | Jan 27, 2020 | church, Newsletters, QPR, trauma
Death is inevitable and inescapable, and for many church leaders, it represents the most challenging part of ministering to congregations. Watching people grieve and contend with loss is difficult, even when their faith is strong and they know their loved one has...
by April Bordeau | Apr 7, 2019 | abuse, Counseling, Hot Topics - News - Blog posts, mental health, our professionals, trauma
Chris is one of those guys who’s easy to like. He’s friendly, always has a warm smile, and is happy to be the listener in most conversations. He’s a quiet guy who focuses well on tasks at work. His boss thinks highly of what he does, though he’ll admit he doesn’t see...
by April Bordeau | Nov 11, 2018 | anxiety, Hot Topics - News - Blog posts, military, trauma, veterans
The day he told you he was going overseas, you were overwhelmed by a jumble of emotions. You were so proud of his bravery and patriotism, so afraid of the dangers he was about to face, so worried about not having him around, even a little angry at him for leaving when...
by April Bordeau | May 22, 2018 | About Us, Counseling, counseling approaches, Hot Topics - News - Blog posts, our professionals, trauma
“Carter was always a strong-willed child. When he was a toddler, we thought he was just spirited and tough to rein in. School was difficult from the beginning — he just struggled to pay attention, and his teachers asked us to consider medication for ADHD. By his...
