Christian Counseling Resources

Whether you’re in grief counseling after losing a loved one or seeking Christian counseling for marital issues, the better you understand the situation the easier it will be to find a solution. Resources come in many forms and speak to people in different ways. We hope the resources highlighted here will be beneficial to you in the healing process. 


However, please note while we have found these resources to be helpful for personal, family and couples counseling, the Holy Family Counseling Center does endorse all content.

Recommended Books

We’ve created an active list of our highly recommended books that our therapists often suggest to our clients. These relationship, parenting and grief support resources can supplement counseling sessions and help you explore topics more deeply in your own time. 

Libros Recomendados

A continuación, encontrará una selección de libros en español muy recomendados. Los libros abarcan diversos temas, desde la terapia de pareja hasta la codependencia.


(Below is a selection of highly recommended books that are in Spanish. The books cover a variety of topics from marriage counseling to codependency.)

Recommended Retreats

A short retreat can have a profound impact on your long-term progress and healing. These immersive experiences help you build a connection with others while you gain valuable insight and understanding. A retreat can also be a good follow up after addiction, spiritual or grief counseling as a way to reinforce or renew your focus and continue healing. 


Most retreats are centered around a specific need. They are commonly used as couples counseling resources to help strengthen marriages and renew bonds that may have been broken. There are also retreats that prepare couples for marriage and help to enhance the relationship at any stage.

Topical Retreats

  • Atlanta Retreat Society

    Carmel Retreat Center Hoschton, Georgia

    www.carmelretreat.org | Sautee, Georgia | P: 770-837-2798

    Email : arsretreats@rcatlanta.org | https://rcatlanta.org/#

  • Casa Maria Convent Retreat House

    P. 205-956-6760 | 3721 Belmont Road | Birmingham, AL 35210

    Email: sclaremarie@sisterservants.com | www.sisterservants.org

  • Beloved Women’s Retreat

    A day long retreat to rejuvenate women of all ages through a personal experience of God’s love

    Email: melissa@lovedalready.com / www.LovedAlready.com


  • Monastery of the Holy Spirit

    2625 Highway 212, SW | 3721 Belmont Road | Conyers, Georgia 30094-4044

    P: 770-483-8705 | F: 770-760-098 | www.trappist.net | https://www.trappist.net/

  • Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center

    6700 Riverside Drive, NW Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | P: 404-255-0503 | F: 404-256-0776 | F: 770-760-0989

    www.ignatiushouse.org

  • Heritage


    213 Davidson St., Crawfordville GA 30631

    P: 706-417-8305 | retreat@heritagega.org | www.heritagega.org


Marriage Preparation Retreats

Marriage Enrichment

Marriage Repair

  • Retrouvaille

    A Catholic ministry for couples in troubled marriages and for separated and divorced couples considering reconciliation | www.Retrouvaille.org | atlanta@retrouvaille.org

Trauma & Healing

  • Trauma Recovery Group for Adults Living with Unresolved Trauma

    Group in process | www.archatlanta.org | Sue Stubbs, MS, NCC | 404-920-7554 | sstubbs@archatl.com

  • The Way Retreat

    3 day retreats for women and men who have suffered from abuse | www.archatlanta.org | Sue Stubbs, MS, NCC | 404-920-7554 | sstubbs@archatl.com

  • A Day of Healing for Parents and Adult Caregivers of the Abused

    3 day retreat for men who have suffered from abuse

    www.archatlanta.org | Sue Stubbs, MS, NCC | 404-920-7554 | sstubbs@archatl.com

  • Retreats for Adult Children of Divorce

    Life Giving Wounds Retreat | www.lifegivingwounds.org 

Pregnancy Resources

  • Pregnancy Aid Clinic

    Free and Confidential Services to include pregnancy tests, ultra sounds, pregnancy option discussion, pregnancy ongoing education, adoption referral and support, earn as you learn programs, STI testing for men and women and natural family planning classes.


    404-763-HELP (4357) English and Spanish | www.pac-woman.com


    Atlanta Clinic

    440 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE, Atlanta, Ga


    Northern Clinic

    281 S. Atlanta Street, Roswell, GA


    Southern Clinic 

    531 Forest Parkway, Suite 100. Forest Park, GA

  • Birthright of Atlanta

    Pregnancy center offering alternatives to abortion for those facing unexpected or challenging pregnancies by helping find solutions to difficult situations. They provide free pregnancy tests, abortion alternatives, pregnancy counseling, and other services in the greater Atlanta, GA area to help you make a workable plan for the future.


    3424 Hardee Avenue | Atlanta, GA 30341

    P: 770-451-2273 | 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-550-4900 | www.birthrightofatlanta.com

Post Abortion Healing Retreats

  • Rachel’s Vineyard

    Rachel’s Vineyard weekends for healing after abortion are offered throughout the year in locations across the United States and Canada, with additional sites around the world. Rachel’s Vineyard is a ministry of Priests for Life.

    www.rachelsvineyard.org


    PATH is a safe place to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken by abortion. Weekend retreats offer you a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental environment where women and men can express, release and reconcile painful post-abortive emotions to begin the process of restoration, renewal and healing.

    English: 404-717-5557  |  Spanish: 470-258-3433 


    programdirector@pathatl.com | www.healingafterabortion.org  |

    pac-woman.com/services/abortion-recovery


Recommended Groups

Belonging to a community that understands what you are going through is one of the best grief support resources available. Group support can be a powerful experience for someone who is going through grief counseling as well as for those who don’t have access to one-on-one counseling resources.


Below is a list of our highly recommended groups that our therapists often suggest to our clients. However, please note that Holy Family Counseling Center cannot endorse all content found at these groups but we have found them to be helpful tools in healing and recovery.

Resources for Grief & Loss

The Holy Family Counseling Center Blog

The blog contains a wealth of information for people who are looking for general advice, career guidance, caring support, or marriage counseling tips. Check in regularly to see the latest posts or search for articles on a specific topic.

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By Irene Rowland MS, NCC, LPC June 7, 2023
Navigate grief with faith-based insights. Discover tools for healing, growth, and finding hope after loss through God’s grace.
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By Staff February 8, 2023
Learn how mindful eating and nutrition impact mental health and mood. Explore faith-based insights in Good Shepherd Newsletter 12.
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By Staff December 14, 2022
Explore spiritual encouragement and community updates in Good Shepherd Newsletter 11 — insights for living out your faith with purpose.
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Recommended Handouts

Below you’ll find useful handouts that Holy Family Counseling Center has available as resources for our clients. They are quick reads that provide support for specific issues.

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Parenting in the Smart Phone Era

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Adults Struggling with Pornography

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Adults Struggling with Grief

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How can we be a valuable resource for you?

Our ultimate goal is to be of service to those who need us the most in whatever way we can. If you’re needing personal assistance, reach out to our team by phone or email. 


We can provide additional information about our counseling services or programs and answer any questions you have. Depending on your situation our team may also be able to provide referrals for other resources.