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## About CTHN ### Christian Trauma Healing Network (CTHN) serves mental health professionals, pastors, and lay ministry leaders to advance Christ-centered trauma healing in the church and society. > “…trauma is perhaps the greatest mission field of the 21st century.” > > – Diane Langberg, Ph.D – S

Professional Community: Networking for mental health professionals, pastors, and lay ministry leaders Crisis Response Tools: Immediate support resources for community disasters and individual trauma [...] When trauma touches our lives, it affects far more than just our emotions or thoughts. It reac

We offer training and continuing education for professionals, pastors, and mental health providers who want to better support survivors of trauma and abuse. Trainings for therapists on coercive control and trauma-informed care Workshops for churches and leaders on supporting abuse survivors well

In this first of a two-part series, I would like to offer a few thoughts on a super important topic today—namely, that of our mental health and how it benefits from a mature and lively faith. What good news does our faith offer to us when we feel down, depressed, and suffer in our minds? Here I offe

### Deseret News Analysis: Are we leveraging the full impact of faith in America’s mental health crisis? ### KSL TV 5 Positive mental health results linked to church attendance ### Christian Daily Religion linked to better mental health by 10-to-1 margin, major research review finds ### Crossw

Photo by Shima Baughman on July 12, 2026. May be an image of text that says 'The family crisis is also a α faith crisis. Read more about why rebuilding family life may require rebuilding the communities that help sustain it. whedey.byu.du/lin-s Read the full op-ed in Deseret News: The link between d

#### MEDIA AACC offers a wide variety of media and resources for Christian Mental Health Professionals as well as pastoral counselors and ministries. View All Media ### Media AACC offers a wide variety of media and resources for Christian Mental Health Professionals as well as Pastoral Counselor

$0.00 0 Cart # Welcome to the Mental Health & Pastoral Care Institute Helping the church to support mental health and wellbeing The Mental Health & Pastoral Care Institute provides Christians and churches with online mental health and marriage courses. We seek to facilitate mental wellbeing and

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### The Science Behind Integrating Faith You might wonder if there’s real evidence behind adding faith to therapy. The research is clear: religion-adapted psychotherapy, including faith-based CBT, is at least as effective as conventional psychotherapy for mental health conditions. [...] That’s the

At Yeates Consulting, we examine the clinical evidence behind faith-based therapy. Studies reveal significant success rates for depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges when spiritual beliefs align with treatment approaches. ## Research Evidence on Christian Counseling Effectiveness [...] P

prefer or need a faith-based approach in therapy. [...] Research shows that integrating your faith into therapy can enhance your healing journey and contribute positively to addressing your mental health concerns from a Christian perspective. For instance, a 2007 study found that religiously tailore

Christian Group Therapy is a powerful catalyst for growth and change. It provides a supportive and faith-based environment for addressing various emotional and spiritual issues. Christian group therapy sessions often incorporate prayer, scripture study, and discussions of faith-related topics. LifeS

Families often forget that local pediatricians, primary care offices, hospices, chaplains, and school counselors can be additional strong first-contact supports. These professionals may know about nearby bereavement programs, child grief services, and crisis resources that fit your family’s needs wh

Referrals Focus on the Family Counseling Consultation Line If you need someone to talk to, Focus on the Family offers a free phone counseling consultation with a licensed or pastoral counselor. Call 1-855-771-HELP (4357), Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM (MT). Focus on the Family’s Chri

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open bible For many people in our Riverside community, faith serves as a cornerstone of identity, providing meaning, hope, and direction through life's challenges. When anxiety and depression emerge, the question often arises: how can my spiritual beliefs work alongside professional mental health t

Researcher allegiance is a Researcher allegiance is a “belief in the superiority of a treatment and in the superior validity of the theory of change that is associated with the treatment” (Leykin et al, 2009). ## Discussion [...] The authors of the study concluded that, “there is some indication

God created you as a unique person and knows you completely. No two individuals are the same and therefore no two treatment programs should be the same. Your counselor will get to know you and who God created you to be and help you find your way back. God has called you to thrive not just survive! [

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Photo by Dr. Kristin Neff on August 06, 2026. May be an image of text that says '神 "Cultivating a state of loving, connected presence can change our relationship with ourselves and the world around us." Kristin Neff www.self-compassion.org'. Video by Dr. Kristin Neff on August 05, 2026. May be an im

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