
CCFS - Counseling Conversations
By Edward Ruiz, LPC

CCFS - Counseling ConversationsMay 10, 2020

Is it okay to Argue?
This article serves as a part two to my previous article titled, Four Solutions to Marriage Conflict. What drew the most attention was a notion by Steve Hoppe, which I supported, indicating that fighting has no place in marriage.
Of course, this is entirely dependent on what is meant by “fighting”. Hoppe went on to explain that “by definition, fighting pits two enemies against each other – each trying to defeat the other. But in marriage you aren’t enemies. You’re teammates.” (Pg 29). The reason I agree with this definition is because it is reminiscent of the sort of fighting that Paul warns against, and the kind of fighting James alludes to as coming from a heart spilling over with our own evil desires. So, the proposition that fighting has no place in marriage is rooted in the concept of fighting that is explicitly warned against and understood as being rooted in sin.
EPISODE DETAILS
Introduction - :50
Unfit fighting in marriage - 1:46
Texts pertaining directly to marriage - 3:34
Texts with application to marriage - 6:25
Expected Disagreements in Marriage - 7:40
Is Arguing Okay? - 12:12
A Balance - 13:45
Recommended Books
Marriage Conflict: Talking as Teammates by Steve Hoppe 31 Day Devotional: https://bit.ly/2KieXPg
Article Link
CCFS Wesbite: https://ccfamilyservices.com/2021/03/21/is-it-okay-to-argue/
MISSION OF CCFS:
The primary mission of Christian Counseling Family Services is to serve children and families by providing professional clinical counseling services from a Christian worldview.
The aim of the CCFS Counseling Conversations Podcast is to tackle problems of everyday living, offering counsel aand encouragement from a christian worldview.
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4 Solutions to Marriage Conflict
Marriage is hard work but it's good. It's good for many reasons but not the least of which is the fact that marriage is God's gift to us to teach us about the beautiful mystery of Christ and his church (Eph 5:32). It's very easy to forget this truth primarily because of the reality of the presence of sin.
The principal means by which these sinful attitudes and behaviors creep their way into the marriage relationship is when: (1) The opportunity for conflict arises, or (2) When we are in full-fledged conflict itself. Conflict with our spouse uniquely reveals what is in our heart. Jesus says, out of the overflow of our heart the mouth speaks (cf. Matt 12:34, Lk 6:45). When the pressure is on, and you feel offended, hurt, annoyed, abandoned, rejected, misunderstood, what words come out of your mouth? Are they words that seek to defend Christ's honor for what marriage is really supposed to be about, or do they support and defend an idol that you've built?
MISSION OF CCFS:
The primary mission of Christian Counseling Family Services is to serve children and families by providing professional clinical counseling services from a Christian worldview.
The aim of the CCFS Counseling Conversations Podcast is to tackle problems of everyday living, offering counsel aand encouragement from a christian worldview.
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6 Ingredients to Fear & Know God | Ep. 4 of Probing the Proverbs Podcast Series
Welcome back to the CCFS Counseling Conversations Podcast.
This is Episode 4 of a new series titled, Probing the Proverbs.
The fourth episode will probe Proverbs Chapter 2, verses 1-5 (NIV)
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1 My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, 2 turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding-- 3 indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, 4 and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, 5 then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. [Pro 2:1-5 NIV]
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REFERENCES: Matthew Henry Commentary on Proverbs 1:7 Link: http://blb.sc/003kxg
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The primary mission of Christian Counseling Family Services is to serve children and families by providing professional clinical counseling services from a Christian worldview.
I look forward to connecting with you.
Warmly,
Edward
📧 edward.ruiz@ccfamilyservices.com

Do not Refuse God's Wisdom | Ep. 3 of Probing the Proverbs Podcast Series
Welcome back to the CCFS Counseling Conversations Podcast.
This is Episode 3 of a new series titled, Probing the Proverbs.
The third episode will probe Proverbs Chapter 1, verses 20-33 (NIV)
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20 Out in the open wisdom calls aloud, she raises her voice in the public square; 21 on top of the wall she cries out, at the city gate she makes her speech: 22 "How long will you who are simple love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge? 23 Repent at my rebuke! Then I will pour out my thoughts to you, I will make known to you my teachings. 24 But since you refuse to listen when I call and no one pays attention when I stretch out my hand, 25 since you disregard all my advice and do not accept my rebuke, 26 I in turn will laugh when disaster strikes you; I will mock when calamity overtakes you-- 27 when calamity overtakes you like a storm, when disaster sweeps over you like a whirlwind, when distress and trouble overwhelm you. 28 "Then they will call to me but I will not answer; they will look for me but will not find me, 29 since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the LORD. 30 Since they would not accept my advice and spurned my rebuke, 31 they will eat the fruit of their ways and be filled with the fruit of their schemes. 32 For the waywardness of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them; 33 but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm." [Pro 1:20-33 NIV]
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Peer Pressure | Ep. 2 of Probing the Proverbs Podcast Series
Welcome back to the CCFS Counseling Conversations Podcast.
This is Episode 2 of a new series titled, Probing the Proverbs.
The first episode will probe Proverbs Chapter 1, verses 1-7 (NIV)
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8 Hear, my son, your father's instruction, and forsake not your mother's teaching, 9 for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck. 10 My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent. 11 If they say, "Come with us, let us lie in wait for blood; let us ambush the innocent without reason; 12 like Sheol let us swallow them alive, and whole, like those who go down to the pit; 13 we shall find all precious goods, we shall fill our houses with plunder; 14 throw in your lot among us; we will all have one purse"-- 15 my son, do not walk in the way with them; hold back your foot from their paths, 16 for their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed blood. 17 For in vain is a net spread in the sight of any bird, 18 but these men lie in wait for their own blood; they set an ambush for their own lives. 19 Such are the ways of everyone who is greedy for unjust gain; it takes away the life of its possessors. [Pro 1:8-19 ESV]
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I look forward to connecting with you.
Warmly,
Edward
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I need Wisdom | Ep. 1 of Probing the Proverbs Podcast Series
Welcome back to the CCFS Counseling Conversations Podcast.
This is Episode 1 of a new series titled, Probing the Proverbs.
The first episode will probe Proverbs Chapter 1, verses 1-7 (NIV)
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1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: 2 for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight; 3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair; 4 for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young-- 5 let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance-- 6 for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. [Pro 1:1-7 NIV]
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Blue Letter Bible: http://blb.sc/00BJrM
REFERENCES:
Matthew Henry Commentary on Proverbs 1:7
Link: http://blb.sc/002vR8
John MacArthur Commentary on Proverbs 1:7
Page 877, John MacArthur Study Bible
* Link: https://bit.ly/3hV220w
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MISSION OF CCFS:
The primary mission of Christian Counseling Family Services is to serve children and families by providing professional clinical counseling services from a Christian worldview.
I look forward to connecting with you.
Warmly,
Edward
📞 (203) 806-9763
📧 edward.ruiz@ccfamilyservices.com

DAY 16 一 On Anger (Pt. 2) | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series | CCFS
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On Anger (Pt 2)
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DAY 12 一 Lament | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series | CCFS
DAY 12 of 31
Lament
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Edward
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DAY 11 一 Endurance | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series | CCFS
DAY 11 of 31
Endurance
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I look forward to connecting with you.
Warmly,
Edward
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DAY 10 一 Happy Mother's Day | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series | CCFS
DAY 10 of 31
Happy Mother's Day
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DAY 8 一 Life after Death | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series | CCFS
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Life After Death
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📚The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name
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DAY 7 一 The Call of God in Christ | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series | CCFS
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The Call of God in Christ
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DAY 6 一 All that God Has Done | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series | CCFS
DAY 6 of 31
All that God Has Done
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📚 Everything a Child Should Know About God
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📚Caring for One Another: 8 Ways to Cultivate Meaningful Relationships
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📚The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name
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DAY 5 一 The Promises of God | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series | CCFS
DAY 5 of 31
The Promises of God
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📚 Everything a Child Should Know About God
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📚Caring for One Another: 8 Ways to Cultivate Meaningful Relationships
By Edward Welch
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📚The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name
Written by Sally-Loyd-Jones
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📚 Marriage Matters: Extraordinary Change Through Ordinary Moments
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I look forward to connecting with you.
Warmly,
Edward
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Day 4 | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series
DAY 4 of 31
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MISSION OF CCFS: The primary mission of Christian Counseling Family Services is to serve children and families by providing professional clinical counseling services from a Christian worldview.
I look forward to connecting with you.
Warmly, Edward
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Day 3 | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series
DAY 3 of 31
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WEEK ONE BOOK: May 1-7 📚 Everything a Child Should Know About God By Kenneth Taylor and Jenny Blake https://amzn.to/2VEXsKD
WEEK TWO BOOK: May 8-14 📚Caring for One Another: 8 Ways to Cultivate Meaningful Relationships By Edward Welch https://amzn.to/2VAPQc7 WEEK THREE BOOK: May 15-21 📚The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name Written by Sally-Loyd-Jones https://amzn.to/2Vi7JgT WEEK FOUR BOOK: May 22-28 📚 Marriage Matters: Extraordinary Change Through Ordinary Moments By Winston T Smith https://amzn.to/2yiTqQ1 May 31 BOOK: To be Announced
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MISSION OF CCFS: The primary mission of Christian Counseling Family Services is to serve children and families by providing professional clinical counseling services from a Christian worldview.
I look forward to connecting with you.
Warmly,
Edward
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Day 2 | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series
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Day 1 | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series
DAY 1 of 31
Details for how to receive a free book:
TWO WAYS TO QUALIFY:
1) On any given week Friday through Thursday, make a Comment in the comment box. GOAL: Be the person with most days of having made a comment AND be the first to make a Comment on Thursday, then you will win the book of the week.
OR
2) Make a comment on all 31 episodes AND be the first to make a comment on the Sunday, May 31 Episode and you will be the May 31 Book which is to be announced. ☝ One prize per household.
WEEK ONE BOOK: May 1-7 📚 Everything a Child Should Know About God By Kenneth Taylor and Jenny Blake https://amzn.to/2VEXsKD
WEEK TWO BOOK: May 8-14 📚Caring for One Another: 8 Ways to Cultivate Meaningful Relationships By Edward Welch https://amzn.to/2VAPQc7 WEEK THREE BOOK: May 15-21 📚The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name Written by Sally-Loyd-Jones https://amzn.to/2Vi7JgT WEEK FOUR BOOK: May 22-28 📚 Marriage Matters: Extraordinary Change Through Ordinary Moments By Winston T Smith https://amzn.to/2yiTqQ1 May 31 BOOK: To be Announced
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccfamilyserve/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccfamilyserve/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ccfamilyserve/
MISSION OF CCFS: The primary mission of Christian Counseling Family Services is to serve children and families by providing professional clinical counseling services from a Christian worldview.
I look forward to connecting with you.
Warmly, Edward
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The Boundless Word of God
Today's episode of the CCFS Counseling Conversations Podcast.
Citation of Matthew Henry Commentary on Psalm 119
Henry, Matthew. "Commentary on Psalms 119." No Pages. Cited 27 Apr 2020. https://www.blueletterbible.org/Comm/mhc/Psa/Psa_119.cfm.
Link: http://blb.sc/00AaZn
Psalm 119:89-96
http://blb.sc/00AaaE
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Thank you so much for visiting.
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8 Meditations During COVID 19 [Part 2 of 2]
INTRODUCTION: What sort of way are prone to think in the midst of a crisis. COVID-19 is not the greatest crisis we can face. It's a crisis, but not the greatest crisis. But it does bring us to the threshold of the prospect of the greatest crisis, which is the prospect of death apart from God. And so where we stand with God on the day of our death is the most important question you will have. So thinking about righteousness in the midst of a crisis, this is what a mature Christian does.
TITLE
8 Things to Meditate on During COVID-19 [Part 2 of 2]
TIMELINE
Intro: 1:04
All That God has Done: 1:30
The Call of God in Christ: 3:20
We Will Live Even When We Die: 5:25
God Himself: 7:05
Conclusion: 10:43
Suicide Prevention Hotline Information
1-800-273-8255
MISSION OF CCFS
Christian Counseling Family Services offers professional clinical counseling services from a Christian worldview.
WEBSITE
Please feel free to check out CCFS online at
https://ccfamilyservices.com/
TWITTER
You may also follow CCFS on twitter:
https://twitter.com/ccfamilyserve
CONTACT
If you want to find out if counseling is right for you, please do not hesitate to reach out directly.
PHONE
(203) 806-9763
EMAIL
edward.ruiz@ccfamilyservices.com
Thank you so much for visiting. I look forward to connecting with you.
Warmly,
Edward

Passion Week Saturday Devotional (Snippet)
Would you be like his enemies where your doubts and cynicism about Jesus were confirmed by his death: he really wasn’t God after all!
Would you play politics, straddling both sides of the fence: May he is, Maybe he isn’t.
Would your heart break like any mother naturally would, but with a special nuance: A measure of hope residing deep in the reservoirs of your heart that he is who he claimed to be: sitting opposite the tomb?
Would you go back to your daily life seeing your dreams seemingly dashed, having hoped that Jesus was going to redeem Israel?
The Death and Burial of Jesus forces our hand to finally be honest about where our hope truly rests. So let’s be honest, where does the death of Christ leave?

8 Things to Meditate on During COVID-19 (Part 1 of 2)
There are many things vying for the attention of your heart as the prospect of COVID-19 touching you and those you love. We need something new re-direct the thoughts that occupy our anxious minds. May these new meditations of our heart encourage you and lift you up, and point you to Jesus.
TITLE
8 Things to Meditate on During COVID-19.
Timeline
Intro: 1:32
The Splendor of God's Majesty: 3:33
The Mighty Deeds of God: 5:09
The Way of God's Precepts: 6:58
The Promises of God: 9:20
Suicide Hotline Information
1-800-273-8255
MISSION OF CCFS
Christian Counseling Family Services offers professional clinical counseling services from a Christian worldview.
WEBSITE
Please feel free to check out CCFS online at https://ccfamilyservices.com/
You may also follow CCFS on twitter: https://twitter.com/ccfamilyserve
CONTACT
If you want to find out if counseling is right for you, please do not hesitate to reach out directly.
PHONE:
(203) 806-9763
edward.ruiz@ccfamilyservices.com
Thank you so much for visiting. I look forward to connecting with you.
Warmly,
Edward

Clinical Interview (Intake)
In this episode I begin answering the question: How to provide counseling for children.
In doing so, I provide an overview of the Clinical Interview and Goal Setting.
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How to determine if your child needs counseling
In this episode I provide three broad questions when considering how to determine if your child needs counseling.
What Causes Depression? by Harvard Health Publishing
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Intimate Marriage - Summary

What is Christian Counseling?
