Counselling
The Danger of Secrets
‘The Secret That Became My Life’ is a very interesting article published in Psychology Today (January/February 2014). It is a story about the ‘identity-warping nature of secrets and lies’. Jane was married to a loving man and together they had two children. Throughout their marriage, she became suspicious that something was wrong. Years later, he…
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Domestic Violence
Many people who suffer from domestic violence are not even aware that they are victims of domestic violence. Domestic violence can be defined as any attempt to intimidate or control another person through the use of threats, manipulation, or force. Such actions include: Restricting another person from leaving a room Throwing objects as a way…
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The Fine Line Between Beneficial and Detrimental
An article published in Psychology Today (When Virtue Becomes Vice, October 2013) took an interesting look at some of the traits that are often revered – virtues, if you will – and made a claim that any virtue, when taken too far, can be very unhealthy. It states that “some virtues are just a few…
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Counselling and Finances
Life Transformations airs at 9:30 AM every Monday on CHRI family radio (99.1 fm in Ottawa, 88.1 in Cornwall and 100.7 in Pembroke). Featuring Michael Hart as host, this show highlights stories of life transformation, with testimonies of past clients and various guest speakers who work in the field of mental health.
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Loving an abuser – friends and family of the victim
Many of us may have heard a story about or know someone who has been in an abusive relationship. Some of the people reading this might even be able to identify as someone who has been in an abusive relationship themselves. For many people who find themselves in this situation, just leaving the relationship isn’t…
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What is Counselling Like?
This week’s radio show features part of the testimony of Nadrina Whatley, a volunteer with Elim Counselling Services. In studio with Michael Hart, she discusses some of the challenges she has faced in her life and her own personal journey with counselling. As a young girl, Nadrina was diagnosed with depression and forced to attend…
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Low Self-Esteem
Life Transformations airs at 9:30 AM every Monday on CHRI family radio (99.1 fm in Ottawa, 88.1 in Cornwall and 100.7 in Pembroke). Featuring Michael Hart as host, this show highlights stories of life transformation, with testimonies of past clients and various guest speakers who work in the field of mental health.
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A Remarkable Story of Forgiveness
A core principle of Christian Counselling at Elim is that it is possible to forgive those who hurt us. Contrary to what others might teach, we do not believe that this is always an easy process and a simple matter of the will. We recognize that true forgiveness can be a difficult process that requires…
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Sex Addiction
This video explores the story of a couple whose marriage was ruined by sex addiction and the healing they experienced in turning to God. Watch this video on YouTube
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Experiencing Depression
Chonda Pierce, a well-known Christian comedian, talks about her experience with depression. Watch this video on YouTube
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