Renewed Resolutions

…found 10,000 ways that will not work.” Regardless of where you are with your resolutions, whether you are still going strong, have crashed and burned, or never started to begin with, we hope that this message can be a little bit of encouragement to continue, restart, or begin your journey of change. There is always the next opportunity to try again. There is always a new chance to grow. As the scriptures say, “His mercies are new every morning.” Have at it once more! true 1708579677:13 13 default 1 default…

Sacred Space

Sacred Space by Peggy Hansen Sacred Space — What do these words mean to you? How do you define sacred space and, then, how do you relate to your ideas about it? These questions feel very wide and deep to me. Complex, daunting, intriguing, and, yes, spacious. I’m curious about the ways in which our various cultures, our faith backgrounds, and our individual experiences influence what we believe about what is—and what is not—sacred. I’m often struck by the resonance among the disparate things I read and hear when I’m…

Marriage & Couples

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Individual Counseling

…go to his/her personal page for information about their experience, training, specialties, location and availability. Learn about our Locations of our counseling offices, including the names of therapists who work at that location. To make an appointment or contact a therapist, use their contact information or call (206) 527-2266. New Client Intake Forms After arranging an appointment with a therapist, you may complete the new client intake forms in one of two ways: When you come to your first appointment (come a few minutes early to allow time for that)…

Family Counseling

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Therapy

…with your insurance to see if any of our counselors are covered in your plan See which locations are most practical for you here, or meet with your therapist virtually Some people come with a need or expectation of a particular mode of treatment; special requests can be discussed as needed Understanding your goals and preferences will help you determine whether, and how, Samaritan Center can be a fit for you in a time of distress, potential growth, or healing in your life. 14 1715385914:14 1189 default true 1 default…

Making a Difference

…lives alone in low-income housing, is largely estranged from her adult children, and worries continually about her health, her finances, and the uncertainty of the future. She talks about her faith and experience of decline: ‘You’re the only one I have to talk to,” she says. “I don’t know what I would do without being able to meet with you.’ Those of you who so generously support this ministry make it possible for us to continue to be a healing presence for people who are in need of care. Without…

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Giving

“All the world is full of suffering. It is also full of overcoming.” — Helen Keller Supporting Samaritan’s Mission Of the many individuals, couples and families who come to Samaritan each week, half are in need of some level of fee assistance. Our commitment has always been to find a way to provide the care they need, regardless of their ability to pay — making counseling truly accessible and affordable. We are able to do this only because of the generosity of our donors, and we are immensely grateful for…

Workshops & Classes

Educational opportunities for those who live and work in the Greater Seattle area Samaritan offers a number of classes in Seattle as well as in other locations around Puget Sound. These are open both to our clients and others in the community. While Samaritan staff members facilitate most classes, we also bring in other speakers or presenters when we feel this will be valuable….

Do We Need an Alternative to Self-Esteem?

…and healing. To get a brief intro to her work, check out her TED talk on youtube.com, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvtZBUSplr4 As I have come to advocate for the value of self-compassion—in contrast to a primary focus on self-esteem—I become aware that its roots extend into the depth of my faith. I understand that we, you and I, share a common humanity and a common dignity as God’s creatures. That dignity lies not in some perfection that we have realized but in the path that we ascend together, accepting ourselves and one another…