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Depression Across Cultures

Depression Across Cultures

August 2, 2026|Mental Health

This piece first appeared here in 2011. I’ve revisited it as part of rebuilding this site, updating the research it references and refreshing the links. The heart of it hasn’t changed. In 2011, a then-new study of depression and income across 18 countries was released. Medicalxpress.com summarized some of the findings in an article entitled …

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Spirituality and the Body

Spirituality and the Body

August 2, 2026|Faith & Spirituality

What is the connection between our spirituality and the body? This question has different answers depending on where we start. Ultimately, though, it seems to me that pondering this relationship raises more questions than answers. Spirituality and the Body, an article from Conversations Journal, highlights the link between the body and the spiritual life. The …

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Therapy, Faith, and Religion

Therapy, Faith, and Religion

August 2, 2026|Mental Health

Therapy and faith – including Christianity – are not always blended well in the counseling room. One reason is that the statistics show counseling to be one of the fields with the least professed faith. Second, even when the therapist claims a religious tradition, many counselor training programs don’t include any preparation for integrating psychology …

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Philip Zimmerman, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Franklin, Tennessee

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing counseling services for individuals, couples, and families who struggle with a variety of issues. I also offer coaching and spiritual direction as well as care for missionaries and pastors. My approach is holistic, acknowledging the interaction of mind, body and spirit in healing and personal growth. At core, I desire to help people cultivate their capacity to love others, to love God, and to love themselves.

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Recent Posts

  • Depression Across Cultures
    Depression Across Cultures August 2, 2026
  • Spirituality and the Body
    Spirituality and the Body August 2, 2026
  • Therapy, Faith, and Religion
    Therapy, Faith, and Religion August 2, 2026
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