The Orthodox Christian Counseling Institute is a network of psychologists and counselors in the Chicago area who provide professional services in the context of the Orthodox faith. As featured guest speakers on “Come Receive the Light,” OCCI professionals offer unique insights into human problems by integrating Orthodox teachings with modern psychological research and practice. Each episode offers practical advice for overcoming common challenges within relationships, as well as for personal change and growth.
Sponsored By: Orthodox Christian Counseling Institute (OCCI) Listen Now us as Fr. Chris speaks with Kristine Kallimani, LMHC, of Oryna Counseling, Inc, about the effects of trauma, and how to work through it and heal it. Photo credit: KVC Health Systems ABOUT THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK Orthodox Christian Network (OCN) is a Read more…
Sponsored By: Orthodox Christian Counseling Institute (OCCI) Can we create heaven here on earth? Anxiety and depression are built in alarm systems that something in our core is not ok, says Presvytera Julie Honeycutt, a Christian IFS therapist in a conversation with Fr. Chris Metropulos. Therapy is about finding the root issue to Read more…
Sponsored By: Orthodox Christian Counseling Institute (OCCI) Join us as Fr. Chris talks with Dr. Ary Christofides, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the founder of Orthodox Christian Counseling Institute (OCCI), as they deconstruct the nature of suffering concerning terminally ill patients. What can we do when fear and anxiety fill us as we Read more…
Sponsored By: Orthodox Christian Counseling Institute (OCCI) Join Come Receive the Light with our guest Dr. Randa Anderson with the Orthodox Christian Counseling Institute (OCCI) speaks with Fr. Gregory Joyce about the seasonal effects of shorter days and less sunshine also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Randa has Read more…
Sponsored By: Orthodox Christian Counseling Institute (OCCI) Confession? Counseling? How do you choose? We’ve invited Dr. Randa Anderson with the Orthodox Christian Counseling Institute (OCCI) to talk about a healthy balance of the two and the unique roles each holds. Depending on your needs, you may be seeking accountability, forgiveness, or a Read more…
Sponsored By: Orthodox Christian Counseling Institute (OCCI) The Holidays are full of family, religious, and cultural traditions because our human nature finds comfort in consistency and repetition. When a family or individual converts to Orthodoxy, there can be a ripple effect; extended family members have to adjust to new or lost family Read more…
Sponsored By: Orthodox Christian Counseling Institute (OCCI) Do you procrastinate and then find that you need stress to move you through your day? Has stress affected your health and well being? Listen as Dr. Randa Anderson at the Orthodox Christian Counseling Institute talks with Fr. Chris about the many dangers and traps Read more…
Sponsored By: Orthodox Christian Counseling Institute (OCCI) As we enter the Christmas season, Dr. Randa Anderson, a member of the Orthodox Christian Counseling Institute in Chicago, talks with Fr. Chris about our infatuation with excess. With insight into our desire to indulge, they also discuss the benefits of prayer, fasting and almsgiving Read more…
Sponsored By: Orthodox Christian Counseling Institute (OCCI) http://radio.myocn.net/podcast/CRTL/On_Air/crtl062913wv.mp3 Fr. Chris continues his conversation with Dr. Ary Christofidis of the Orthodox Christian Counseling Institute this week. Last week, they discussed the importance of listening, and they are now moving on to some everyday examples of how communication can break down between couples, Read more…
Sponsored By: Orthodox Christian Counseling Institute (OCCI) Tune in this week to hear the first part of Fr. Chris’ talk with Dr. Ary Christofidis of the Orthodox Christian Counseling Institute. Dr. Christofidis talks about the importance and effects of good communication in our relationships today. He also offers practical tips on Read more…
Sponsored By: Orthodox Christian Counseling Institute (OCCI) We begin with Dr. Randa Anderson of the Orthodox Christian Counseling Institute, here to talk with us about the many ways in which parenting offers us the chance to begin again. But first, we’ll hear from Mary Bochanis, an Orthodox Christian who works with US Read more…
Sponsored By: Orthodox Christian Counseling Institute (OCCI) And they lived “happily ever after”… until the in-laws got involved. Listen as Dr. Randa Anderson with the Orthodox Christian Counseling Institute (OCCI) discusses ways to address conflict when it comes to setting boundaries with in-laws. She offers insight for parents and adult-children. And stay tuned Read more…