Reasons
to
Seek Counseling
Areas of
Expertise
My Counseling
Method
Marcus Flathman,
Clinical Psychologist
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Therapy and Spirituality …
hand-in-hand working together
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Therapy provides a sacred space to
feel sad,
angry, confused, lonely, hopeless, lost (as well as grateful, lively,
delighted) … and to know that God created us with
feelings and that God remains with us as we struggle and feel. Honestly
examining our lives, especially when trials are upon us, is a
long-respected faith tradition.
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You can be assured that in our work
there will be no assumption that spiritual commitments are
developmentally immature or an unhealthy opiate. Instead, we will be
aware of how faith is commonly a central, positive resource for
recovery and growth.
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An effective therapy mediates and
makes tangible qualities of relationship that are attributed to a
relationship with a loving, caring God: open-hearted listening and
accepting presence, caring for the good of another enough to accept
conflict and hardship as part of the path to spiritual depth.
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It has been said that the glory of
God is a
human being fully alive. Learning to know ourselves in therapy
assists us in living more fully, with purpose, courage, and vitality.
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Spirituality focuses
on relationships — with God and with other people. Therapy
helps us connect and love more satisfyingly.
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Professional,
effective and spiritually
sensitive therapy is available. Is this a time for you to avail
yourself of an opportunity for assistance in your journey of faith and
life?
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Flathman
Psychological Services
.................Marcus
Flathman, Ph.D ................
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For Clients
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