Center For Counseling Resources

Enjoy the following original articles by CFC staffers, and associates.

Advice from a Stress-pert
by Tom Billings, UBA Executive Director (UBA Today)
We are living in stressful times. The flood in June. The terrorist attacks in September. Worries about anthrax, smallpox and whatever bio-terror may be next. The economy is in recession. Folks have been laid off from work. Plus there are the daily stresses unique to our personal situations: commuting, an irritating coworker, a demanding boss, health problems, aging parents, a troubled marriage, a rebellious child... the list of stressors could fill this page... Read full article in pdf format

Generational Conflicts Can Be Addressed
by Trisha Taylor, UBA Center For Counseling (UBA Today)
"What happens when "Father Knows Best" meets "Married With Children?" wonders Mike Martin, a therapist with the UBA Center For Counseling. "In the church, the result is often conflict."

Whether a church's controversy centers around the budget, the choice of music in worship, or the vision for the future, the underlying issue is often the difference between how the various generations see the world... Read full article in pdf format

Humility, Grace Among Tools for Resolving Conflicts
by Trisha Taylor, UBA Center For Counseling (UBA Today)
In March, I attended a workshop made up of Baptist denominational leaders and secular professionals. During lunch, as we exchanged pleasantries and unwrapped our plastic tableware, one of the participants, a young and thoroughly secular financial analyst, raised her fork and asked, "So, why are church people always fighting?"

As you can imagine, we were deeply uncomfortable. She seemed oblivious to the provocative nature of her question. Seated around the table were a half-dozen Southern Baptist ministers representing at least as many points of view... Read full article in pdf format

Center for Counseling Expands Outreach of UBA Churches
by Trisha Taylor, UBA Center For Counseling (UBA Today)
David never thought he would need a counselor. But shortly after he moved to Houston to serve on the staff of a UBA church, David found himself needing help - desperately.

"When I was served with papers from my wife filing for divorce, I was devastated," David says. "I thought my life and career in ministry were over. My pastor referred me to the Center For Counseling and the help I received there gave me hope." Read full article in pdf format

Living Vulnerable: A Christian Therapist's Response to Crisis
by Kathy Galvin, Ph.D., Psychologist and Clinical Administrator, UBA Center for Counseling (UBA Today)
As a city we are still reeling from the effects of Tropical Storm Allison. Though the visible signs of the flood's impact are not as apparent as they were when streets were piled high with debris, families continue to suffer from the physical and emotional impact of being displaced... Read full article in pdf format