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Addressing Sexual Intimacy in Therapy
Claire (not her real name), was a young vibrant woman in her mid thirties : Kathy, I just don’t know why I’m here. I feel anxious all the time. I’m not sleeping well. I’m exhausted. All my energy goes toward work and the baby. There is nothing left for my husband. When we are intimate, I have never been satisfied. A tear rolled down her cheek as she wrestled with her work blouse to unsnap her nursing bra. She positioned her crying baby to her breast, settled into my couch, and sighed. As Claire nestled in with her baby, she revealed her demanding job schedule, the anxiety of being pulled…
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What’s In a Name: Who and What We Are
I’m Darrell Provinse, Executive Director of Agape Christian Counseling Services. It seemed fitting in launching the first issue of our newsletter that I take a minute and reflect on our origin, vision, and direction. I have often said that Agape Christian Counseling Services is the result of God clearly and inexorably closing some doors and opening others. I am convinced that it has been God’s leading and directing that has guided this agency and that He continues to direct us as we move forward. From the first, our ministry has not been without its setbacks, detractors, and even adversaries, but we have striven to remain true to our calling, and…
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Growing Strong Social Skills Group Therapy for Boys Ages 12-17
Learning & Applying Social Skills Can Help Teens Improve Their Ability To: * Listen and Identify Social Cues * Follow Rules & Cooperate * Handle Disappointments & Resolve Conflicts * Deal with Teasing and Bullying * Use Self-control & Increase Self-esteem * Take Responsibility & Make Good Choices * Use Reasoning and Logic * Communicate Effectively * Increase Social Cognition & Empathy * Manage Feelings & Resist Peer Pressure Start Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 Time: 6pm-7:30 pm The group will continue for 6 consecutive weeks, ending on July 23, 2014. (No group 7/2) Cost: $120.00 for 6 sessions, which can be paid at $20.00 week Location: 9378 Olive Blvd., Suite…
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Bott Radio Network
Agape has enjoyed a very good relationship with Bott Radio Network for many years! We are thankful for Bott Radio Network – Christian Talk Radio Station in St. Louis. Agape has worked closely with them for advertising and shared many other resources, over the years. Agape’s Executive Director has been honored to have spoken at several of the events that Bott Radio has sponsored around town, over the years, in support of our local communities, businesses, and other non profit organizations. Bott Radio Network’s purpose is to serve the Lord’s people and to help strengthen each Christian family in their listening audience. Bott Radio Network is an arm of each…
Marriage Family & Individual Counseling | St Louis MO
