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O'Flare's Mental Health Issues


Mental or emotional health is something everyone would like to enjoy.
This site endeavors to present issues that will aid individuals in this important task.


Counseling Topics (Mostly of interest to professionals in counseling)

Theory of Counseling - this is a link to my Master's thesis on a Christian theory of counseling. It examines the work of Dr. Richard D. Dobbins of Emerge Ministries.

American Association of Christian Counselors - Lead by Gary Collins, this site is about an organization that promoting excellence and unity in Christian counseling.

CAPS (Christian Association for Psychological Studies) - is a professional association of Christians who serve as: Psychologists, Marriage & Family Therapists, Professional Counselors, Pastoral Counselors, Psychiatrists, Professors & Researchers, Social Workers, Psychiatric Nurses, Guidance Counselors, Students & Professionals in Training Students & Professionals in Training

Journal of Psychology & Theology - From Rosemead School of Psychology. It's purpose is to communicate recent scholarly thinking on the interrelationships of psychological and theological concepts and to consider the application of these concepts to a variety of professional settings.

Thinktank for the Integration of Psychology and Christianity - A great page by Jay Gattis that includes a place to discuss counseling issues from a Christian prespective.

Institute of Pastoral Counseling - This link leads you to information about Dr. Richard Dobbins' home study materials to help improve your counseling skills. I've been through the program (though I'm not a pastor) and think it's worth the money.


Mental Health (in general)

Biblical Counsel: Resources for Renewal - this link mostly contains quotes from individuals and from the Bible, as well as references to useful books

Biblical Counseling Association - this link contains actual articles about a range of issue

Christian Recovery Connection - a site dedicated to providing helpful resources to believers whose lives have been impacted by addictions and other life controlling problems!

Christian Financial Concepts - I know this site isn't just about mental health, but I believe it has useful information, especially about debt management.


Here's some links to articles from Christian Counseling Today (one of AACC's publications):

Spirituality: Going Beyond the Limits (An interview with Dallas Willard, Ph.D.)-
Article from Winter 1996

Medications for Depression (by David F. Colvard, M.D., and William P. Wilson, M.D.) - Article from Fall 1995

Children in Pain (by Grant L. Martin, Ph.D.) - Article from Summer 1995


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