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    Childhood Abuse

    Child abuse can occur through physical, sexual, emotional, or neglectful mistreatment of a child. Abuse can be outright harm done to a child or the threat of harm to a child. If you are aware of child abuse, it is remarkably helpful to shoulder this knowledge with a professional. Use the circumstances below as a self-reflective guide. At Agape, we understand that there are a number of persons and states of life that are affected by the issue of child abuse. We hope our services are helpful to those whom find themselves in any of the following situations: Adult survivor of child abuse Adults whose children have been abused Children…

  • medication and sexual health

    Navigating Sexual Hurdles: Medication and Sexual Health

    We have discussed, in previous posts, the benefit of visiting with a sex therapist. Sex therapy is a specialized form of therapy that addresses sexual concerns, functioning, relationship, and expression in men and women. A certified sex therapist has had considerable training in the physiological process of human sexuality, as well as, extensive training in psychotropic medications and their effect on sexual functioning. As a rule, we work collaboratively with other health care providers, such as dieticians, pelvic pain specialists, and physicians, enabling us to provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to sexual, emotional, and spiritual healing. Part of taking a holistic approach to sexual health, is understanding the relationship between…

  • Perfectionism Vlog

    Advice from the Therapist Vlog: Perfectionism

    September 2014 Vlog, Advice from the Therapist: Perfectionism This month, Therapist Zachary Sander, MA, LPC, CADC speaks on perfectionism and how affects our mental health and well being. Be on the look out each month for new installments of ‘Advice from the Therapist’ each month pertaining to guidance, services, and more! Transcription: Hi this is Zachary Sander with Agape Christian Counseling Services with another installment of “Advice from the Therapist”. Before we start, we would like to give a special thanks to Harvester Christian Church for letting us use their St. Charles location and Audio Visual equipment to record this vlog. On today’s installment I will be talking about struggling…

  • Types of Resentment Vlog

    Advice from the Therapist Vlog: Types of Resentment

    August 2014 Vlog, Advice from the Therapist: Types of Resentment Therapist Zachary Sander, MA, LPC, CADC speaks on different types of resentment and how to deal with it in order to resolve past conflict within relationships. Be on the look out for new installments of ‘Advice from the Therapist’ each month pertaining to guidance, services, and more! Transcription: On today’s installment, I will be talking about the types of resentment one would need to deal with to work through conflict in the past. Not Dealing with our resentments will develop spiritual ramifications such as blocking our ability to forgive and allowing the past to hold us back from moving forward…