What’s in a Name?
February 8, 2011
Triangle Psychological Services was born in February 2008. Melanie Yard, Ph.D., my partner at that time, and I, Patti M. Zordich, Ph.D. wanted a name that would represent our mission: to offer Christians an opportunity to receive therapeutic services without the fear of having to compromise their faith; we wanted to integrate psychology and faith. We also wanted to be available to anyone who might benefit from our marriage counseling, depression and anxiety treatment, child therapy, family therapy and psychological testing services. We wanted to insure that the name we chose would not turn anyone away.
Thus, Triangle Psychological Services was born. The word triangle represents the following:
- all we do points to God
- all we do comes from God
- our mission is to serve God
- the Holy Trinity
Many people in our area often think that “triangle” stands for the area in which we live otherwise known as “The Research Triangle.” As you see from above, this is not the case.
The word psychological was important because we are well trained professionals in the field of psychology and we are Christian. All of the clinicians who are part of the TPS team have professional degrees and licenses in the field of psychology, social work, or counseling. We are not spiritual directors or advisors.
In 2010, I took one step further and had a logo created for our name. The TPS team chose the red dove with the olive branch to represent the following:
- the importance of the Holy Spirit in our work
- our desire to be the living expression of Christ’s healing peace
Now you know the history of our name. Our name encompasses who we are and our mission. Everything we do at Triangle Psychological Services is in service of this mission. We do this in the following ways:
- adult and child individual psychotherapy
- marriage counseling
- family counseling
- psychological testing
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Let us know how we can serve you. Send us an email or call Dr. Patti M. Zordich at 919.380.1000.
Is Your Pornography Habit a Problem?
February 5, 2011
Viewing pornography has skyrocketed with the internet. No longer does one have to walk up to a counter and purchase an adult magazine or video with a real, live human being, all the while worrying about being seen. The internet has made it easy.
In 2003, a conference of Matrimonial Lawyers cited pornography addiction as one of the primary causes in 2 out of 3 divorces.
The first step in healing is willingness. The willingness to look at oneself honestly makes it possible to begin the journey to freedom.
Take five minutes to answer the following questions.
- Do you think about sex more often than you would like?
- Do sexual thoughts interfere with your ability to concentrate at work or at school?
- Have you ever promised yourself that you would never again view pornography?
- Would you rather masturbate than be sexual with your partner?
- Has an important relationship in your life ended because you wouldn’t stop viewing pornography?
If you answered yes to at least two of the questions, it is likely that you would benefit from individual or group therapy to stop your pornography viewing. So now what?
The next step requires the courage to take action. It is time to come out of the shadows of pornography addiction. You are not alone. There is help.
Escape the bondage of your pornography habit with at least one of these three effective solutions:
- Support Groups such as Sex Addicts Anonymous
- Spiritual direction with a priest or minister
- Individual or Group Psychotherapy in-office or tele-counseling. We are one of the few Sexual Addiction programs in the Piedmont of North Carolina that address this devastating problem from a Christian-based perspective. This perspective is a compassionate one and one in which sexual drive and desire is valued as a vital part of who we are and who God created us to be.
Click here for more information about our Treasure in Earthen Vessels Freedom from Sexual Addiction program.
Or, Contact us for more information about our Treasure in Earthen Vessels services.
919.380.100 or click here to email us.
Taking the first step in recovery is never easy. But, the rewards will outweigh the cost. Take back your life, your family, your marriage. Experience the love and forgiveness the journey of sexual addiction recovery brings.
