
Welcome! Christian Counseling Professionals of Chicagoland began in January 2011 with over 30 individuals from 17 Christian counseling agencies gathered at Meier Clinics of Wheaton. In this initial meeting, we discussed ways to collaborate and offer mutual training, marketing, and outreach projects. A Steering Committee was formed and meets faithfully each month to create objectives and goals as a unified group of believers.
Upcoming Events
“Gender Identity and Faith: Navigating Transgender Issues in a Changing Culture“
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Presented By:
Mark Yarhouse, PsyD
5 CEUs will be available for clinical professionals
News
Recap of October 2022 Conference
We enjoyed a full day of training at our annual CCPC conference from Carolyn Leaf, PhD, on ‘Cleaning up your Mental Mess.” Attendees gained an overview of neuroscientific strategies to manage thoughts to help reduce anxiety and depression. Dr. Leaf discussed mind-management – how the science can help us transition from being aware of toxic thoughts, to catching and managing them in their early stages. It was a great time of networking and discussion.
Recap of October 2021 Conference
We enjoyed a full day of training at our annual CCPC conference from Ron Deal, LMFT, of Family Life on “Therapy for Stepfamilies.” Attendees gained an understanding of what is helpful and unhelpful when counseling blended families. A time of encouragement, laughter and dynamic teaching was experienced by all.
Recap of April 2022 Workshop
We enjoyed a panel discussion training on “Burnout” at our April CCPC workshop from Elizabeth Hulford, DMin., BCC, Brad Kahle, Psy.D., Ken Phillips, MD, and Stephen Wright, MA, LCPC, RDDP. Attendees gained an understanding of what types of burnout there are, a spiritual approach to burnout, and effective tools for decreasing burnout in the workplace.