The American Counseling Association (ACA) emphasizes the ethical principle of do no harm. While this directive may seem straightforward, in practice it is often vague and highly subjective. Determining what constitutes harm can vary widely among professionals, creating a dangerous gray area, particularly in cases involving minors exploring gender identity. Recent trends in the counseling and medical fields show increasing pressure on clinicians to affirm a client’s self-decla

The Road to Recovery is a Christ-centered pathway toward healing and freedom.Each principle is rooted in Jesus’ Beatitudes  (Matthew 5), showing us that true recovery begins not in self-reliance, but in surrender to God. These eight principles outline a journey from brokenness to blessing—through honesty, humility, hope, and heart transformation. 1. Realize I’m not God. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”  — Matthew 5:3 I admit that I am pow

Through the genealogy recorded in Genesis 5, we see that the history of God’s chosen line plays a central role in His divine plan. Even when God seems unseen, His hand is continually guiding, sustaining, and governing the course of humanity according to His will. The repeated phrase—each generation bearing children and then dying—reminds us that no matter how long a person lives, death still reigns as the inevitable result of sin (Romans 5:12). Yet within this somber rhythm,