This past weekend marked the beginning of family gatherings, holiday celebrations and lots of good cheer, but not for everyone. Many Americans, maybe even you, experience stress, conflict or sadness during the holidays. The anticipation and expectations of sharing the holiday season with loved ones can lead to disappointment, dissatisfaction and feelings of emptiness.

But when these feelings become overwhelming or you feel stuck –what can you do? Start by seeking out help. Whether you are looking for more satisfaction from your relationships, facing an on-going problem, or looking for personal growth, pastoral counseling may provide the guidance, skills, and knowledge necessary to promote wholeness and offer the support necessary to make positive changes in your life.

The Pastoral Care and Training counselors have the knowledge and skills necessary to help individuals find more satisfaction in marital, family, and even work relationships. Specializing in short term counseling, the Center’s in-depth theological training provides the guidance and spiritual resources to promote effective coping skills to overcome the holiday blues and to get you back on track to enjoying the holiday season with loved ones.

The Pastoral Care and Training Center was established by Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University in 1968 to provide service to the community, training to pastors, and research in the field of pastoral theology and pastoral counseling. Primarily working from narrative and solution-focused approaches to psychotherapy, the Center specializes in short-term care. The American Association of Pastoral Counselors accredits the Center as both a training and service center. Brite Divinity School is a seminary affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and Texas Christian University. It fosters ecumenical and interfaith relationships in and beyond the Fort Worth community.

http://www.brite.tcu.edu/pastoralcare/