What all children need to hear: Expressing love to your child

July 9, 2019

By Steve Trader TH.M, MS, LPC, NCC Special to The Alabama Baptist Have you ever met a parent who was not a good parent? I

Summer activities an opportunity to ‘detox’ children from screens, technology

June 6, 2019

For some families summer break is a welcomed relief from the rigorous activities a busy school schedule creates, while for others it can be the

Mother-in-law role often subject of jokes but deserves respect, honor, acceptance

May 1, 2019

By Leah Owens Ed.S., M.A., LPC, NCC Registered play therapist Let’s be truthful. When someone says “mother-in-law” it is often followed by an eye-roll or

Spiritual implications of sexual abuse in the local church, Christian community

March 8, 2019

By Michael Bozeman, M.A.C.E., MA, LPC Special to The Alabama Baptist The enemy has won many victories through sexual abuse in the local church. When one

Finding a trauma-competent Christian counselor for processing, recovery

March 8, 2019

By Lisa Keane, MAMFC, LPC-S, NCC Special to The Alabama Baptist Anyone affected by abuse should seek mental health care. After any major childhood trauma we

Parents may want to limit children’s tech use — and definitely their own

February 6, 2019

Practically everyone these days is concerned, if not annoyed, by the way young people seem to be addicted to technology. Research shows that parents feel

Faith and Family — Sense of community

November 6, 2018

Too late to try? William and Stephanie have been small group leaders in their church’s college and career department for several years. Their town has