by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 17, 2026 | counseling, Life Recovery, work
A good explanation of the work of a CRSS, “certified recovery support specialist……Rev. Cathy Byrd, MS CRSS “Recovery is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Nov 10, 2025 | conflict, counseling, discipleship training, reconciliation, redemption, sanctification, self examination, self worth, significance
In classes teaching women about identity, we reference two driving needs of humans, security and significance. Robert McGee’s book, Search for Significance, is helpful as part of this effort. Security is rooted in the need to feel loved and accepted unconditionally....
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Aug 6, 2025 | counseling, forgiveness, Grace, grief, peace
Excellent thoughts for those counseling individuals grieving a loved one without confidence of the deceased’s eternal condition- From Biblical Counseling Coalition: “Wise Words for Vulnerable Times………I’ve been reading the rich, pastoral letters of John Newton. I...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Aug 5, 2025 | counseling, Ministry, Titus 2 Partnership
Titus 2 July 2025 activities:- 7/31/2025 -An unhomed AL woman in her 50’s undergoing cancer treatment came to a local mission for a services. Titus 2 provided transportation and assistance to purchase wound care supplies, socks, other needed personal items. It was...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jul 24, 2025 | counseling, forgiveness, Uncategorized
After pondering overnight on our conversation, I felt like I need to add a key component of how our enemy gains access to our spirit, mind, heart and physical body. One of the entryways he has is through the path of unforgiveness that we harbor. Much of the work of...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jul 23, 2023 | counseling, discipleship training
At one point a young husband reported that his wife, who was seeing a Christian counselor at the time, was benefitting from what had become more of a discipleship relationship than a therapeutic counseling relationship. I realized that my years in relationship with a...
