Welcome to Advent
The lights, music, and decorations reminds us that the season of celebrations is upon us. Despite the promise of joy and happiness, we are confronted by societal pressures and expectations. We are encouraged to [...]
7 Tips for Handling Holiday Stress and Grief
It’s that time of year again. Halloween has only just passed and we are already bombarded with advertisements and displays announcing that the holidays are just around the corner. This is supposed to be [...]
Belleruth Naparstek Training Event: 1 MONTH LEFT!
Dear reader, This is an opportunity too unique and wonderful to miss! Reminder: The Center for Pastoral Counseling of Virginia is hosting Belleruth Naparstek, nationally acclaimed expert in trauma treatment and the [...]
About Emerging from the Heart of Darkness Event
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TRAUMA TREATMENT AND RECOVERY, GUIDED IMAGERY OR HEALING FROM HURT IN GENERAL DO NOT MISS THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY Belleruth Naparstek is a nationally recognized authority on treating trauma and [...]
The Call to Pastoral Counseling
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for around 22 years now. But I have been called into a ministry of counseling for even longer than that, and I call myself a “pastoral [...]
Celebrating 20 years of Acceptance, Respect, and Healing
Life feels a bit surreal to me right now. Globally, many governments are experiencing polarization and tensions, if not outright instability; we stop momentarily to re-sensitize ourselves to the plight of migrants and refugees; [...]
Caring for the Self
The mind/body/spirit connection is a powerful triad. When in alignment, it can run like a finely tuned machine; however, it takes a mere kink to throw off the balance and for problems to arise. [...]
Mindfulness: A Calming and Enriching Practice to a Fuller Life.
Life is precious and has so much to offer; yet our lives are busy with the daily routine of work, family, and activities. This fast paced hectic lifestyle causes stress, anxiety, frustration, and even depression. [...]
Divorcing in the Triangle
Having worked in the mental health field for more than 30 years now, I have seen a great many people, who have come in seeking help for a variety of different issues. I have [...]
5 Tips For a Happy Marriage
As a kid I thought it was really embarrassing when my dad would tell the neighbors, “I don’t run for my life, I walk with my wife!” as he and my mom strolled [...]