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In the 21st century, technology and social media have greatly reduced community connectedness. Before the 21st century, neighborhoods were connected, and neighbours interacted daily. Today, neighbours are isolated from each other, and community-based living is reduced, so real social interaction is replaced by social media. Stigmatizing single people is another issue which may make singles […]

Children are in a vulnerable stage of development, shaped by family and culture. Genetic, psychological, social, and spiritual factors can further complicate the issues they face. Early treatment interventions can help prevent problems later in life, as early treatment has proven benefits. The pastoral therapist can support families and their children during times of difficulty.

Adolescents are at a stage of life where problems that were not addressed in childhood can become more complex. While emotions play a key role, biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors are also connected and can influence the challenges adolescents face. Things like thoughts, feelings, behaviours, personal beliefs, life situations, and environment can all add

Marriage is meant to be a union with God, where couples can show God’s love to each other and grow together. However, this ideal is not always reached. About ninety percent of people get married, but divorce rates are high—between 38 and 50 percent for first marriages, and 44 to 65 percent for second marriages.

Being alive means people face problems which need resolution, but sometimes problems are so overwhelming that people are unable to solve them. A crisis  is beyond the family’s coping ability, overwhelming, where internal and external support systems fail, a sudden and unexpected situation that the victims face or  ongoing abuse and assault. A crisis can

Wellness means that the focus is not on the self alone, or on an individual experience. Wellness is not about being perfect or free from illness, it is about using gifts and strengths that God gives us to continually grow, and help others grow, while excelling in the present by making use of internal and