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Recently, my wife and I started reading a marriage book together. After we finished the first chapter, my wife polled me for my reaction. I sat speechless for a bit and struggled to answer. Why? Because I was bugged! Irritated! And that felt wrong. I mean, this is important stuff right? Working on your marriage is a big deal, of huge importance, a necessity one might say. And so a wave of shame came about as soon as I admitted to myself this frustration with working on our marriage. Shame screamed, "What kind of man are you that you'd NOT want to work on your marriage?? Don't you love your wife!" I turned my distant gaze back to Amanda. She was still waiting for my answer. As my eyes met hers, I realized I really DO love this woman. She's so much fun, deep hearted, beautiful, the woman in college that I harbored a crush on for a whole year. Our relationship had its struggles, has its struggles, but at the heart of relationship is this wonderful passion I really enjoy. So maybe I'm not a jerk who does not want to engage his wife. Maybe something else is bugging me. As I gave my irritation more of a voice I discovered that I am bugged, not by the effort of growing more in love with my wife, but by the concept of "working on my marriage." It sounds more like a Saturday morning chore. Take out the trash. Clean the garage. Work on my marriage. How did this concept ever creep in? I seem to hear it a lot in marriage books. Its almost as if we could work on marriage and never actually enjoy any of it or delight in the person we've married. A duty divorced from desire. What a tragedy! Its got things turned upside down, out of place. As Mike Mason, author of the Mystery of Marriage, writes, "I... had never considered that in getting married one espouses not an institution but a person." So as a marriage therapist, and a man married himself, I want to encourage you to stop working on your marriage. And "work" instead at enjoying your wife or husband again. ...read more

You're So Nervous to Start Therapy, You Think You Might Throw Up... Hands shaking as she hands me her intake paperwork. A frantic grin on his face as he tightly clutches one of the pillows on my couch. That "deer in the headlights" look from the couple sitting across from me. I am going to venture a guess and say that 99.99% of my clients are extremely nervous when they come in for their first therapy session with me. It's a normal anxietymost anyone feels in anticipation of meeting someone new. Add onto it that you may end up telling me things that you have never told anyone else, and we've got the perfect recipe for you to chicken out of your session! Something I try to get across to clients as soon as possible is that counseling is acreativeexperiencebetween the therapist and the client. One of the definitions of create is"to cause something new". When we think of people who create we tend to conjure up artists, poets, musicians and the such. They oftentimes create in the presence of what they might call their Muse, or Inspiration. Creation can also happen between two or more people (and I don't mean babies in this case). It's the creation of anew experience. That means when you and I are sitting in my office at the beginning of your session, we have no idea what we are about to bring into existence. It is thecombination ofyou and Ithat creates the experience of your therapy session. This may sound a bit "touchy feely" to some, but remember that creation happens hundreds of times a day all around the world. It could be the members of Dave Matthews Band on a stage with the goal ofcreating a jam session that reflects how they are feeling that evening. Or Iron Chefs gathered in a kitchen, ready tocreate a mealthat will astound their dining guests. Or two people meeting for the first time on a date, ready tocreate an experiencewhich will determine whether or not they will go on a second date. Something is brought to life which was not there before. So what is it that a therapist and a client create?When I first began working as a therapist, I would find myself feeling incredibly anxious before going into the office to see my clients. I would wonder what would happen in the sessions, would we have enough to talk about, would I know how to respond appropriately to whatever did happen? I would come up with exercises and quizzes and thoughtful questions so I could better prepare myself for my clients. I eventually began to notice that most of the timethose preparations would go untouched- that what would happen during that hour was usuallyunexpected, spontaneous, and unique. It dawned on me that I had forgotten that sitting across from me was a living, breathing human being who brought in his or her own ideas about what we were going to talk about that day. It's not until the two of us begin to converse do we have any idea about where the next hour is going to take us. So next time you find yourself freaking out with stagefright before your therapy session, remember thatyou're not expected to do this on your own- together we are going to create the next hour of your life. ...read more

Tips for Finding Yourself the Right Therapist It's time. You're ready to get into therapy. Maybe you've been in it before, maybe this is the first time you'll be giving it a try. Nonetheless, the challenge of finding yourself a therapist who is the right fit for you should be taken on with patience and persistence.  There's a lot you will want to keep in mind during this search, so let's break it down! When you first start looking for a therapist, consider...  1. Do you want afemale or maletherapist? Or is either okay? 2. Will you be using yourinsuranceto pay for the sessions?  If so, start with the provider list your insurance company keeps on file. If they don't have one then be sure to ask each therapist you interview if she/he takes your insurance. 3. If the therapist you really like doesn't take your insurance, or if you don't have insurance that covers mental health, does the therapist offer asliding scale? 4. Do you care if your therapist is anLPC(Licensed Professional Counselor),LCSW(Licensed Clinical Social Worker),MA who is an LPC Candidate(Masters Degree Level Counselor who is working towards being an LPC), or anMA(Masters Degree Level Counselor not working towards being an LPC)? There are benefits and concerns to any of the above - ask your therapist which she/he is and to explain the differences. 5. Where is the therapistlocated? How long would it take you to get there from home or work? 6. Does the therapist have awebsiteyou can check out before you first contact her/him? 7. Do aninternet searchof the therapist you are interested in to see what else you can find out. It's not snooping - it's getting as much info as you can about the professional you are about to hire! 8. If you're looking for acouples counselor or a family counselor, be sure to find out if she/he takes on such cases. Let's say you've narrowed down your therapist search to 2-3 persons. It's time to make that first phone call. You've got a million questions you want to ask them, you're nervous as heck, and you don't even know if you're going to feel comfortable with these people in the first place! The best solution for this potentially awkward interaction is to ask upfront... Do you offer a free consultation? If the answer is yes, then you get to meet your therapist candidates in a no-pressure atmosphere of "Hey, let's just get to know each other and see how it goes". You can see where their offices are, how you feel in their offices, what yourinitial impressions are of the therapists. You can also ask to have some time to think about your decision after you leave, since you may have other therapists you are still wanting to interview.  If the therapistdoes notoffer a free consult this doesn't have to be a total deal breaker. At any point in time you can stop seeing your therapist if you feel like the connection isn't there for you with her/him. You may even end up leaving a therapist who you initially felt connected to at the free consult - and that's okay! Therapy is about"you figuring out you", so that means your relationship with your counselor will evolve and change as you evolve and change.  Personally I enjoy being able to meet potential clients in the sort of atmosphere a free consult creates. If you decide to hire me as your therapist it means you are going to be forming a relationship with me. This isn't a decision for you to take lightheartedly, so I would want you to use that free consult time to feel out whether or not I'm the right "fit" for you. I know you are probably anxious to find a therapist and to get started right away! Give yourselfpeace of mindand spend some time finding the right one for you.  If you are interested in scheduling afree half hour consultationwith me please call 719-313-8490 or emailcounselordara@comcast.net.  You can also visit my website atwww.counselordara.vpweb.com. ...read more

This ministry is built upon the belief that anyone who is desperate for change can attain it by embracing the word of God and the power of the Holy Spirit. "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.”   Romans 12:2 The Greek word for "transformed" is the root for the English word metamorphosis. If we are to experience transformation it must be from the inside out. And the change must begin in the mind, where all thoughts and actions begin. The battle for meaningful change can be won. Individuals and families can be transformed. Joy and peace of mind can be reclaimed.  Renewal Ministries exist to help accomplish these purposes through preaching, teaching, prayer and counseling. ...read more