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FROM THE PRESIDENT

CHRISTIAN CARE CONNECT: HELP, HOPE, AND THE DIGITAL WORLD Tim Clinton, Ed.D., LPC, LMFT m More than 30 years ago, I envisioned using technology and the Internet to pro vide counseling and resources to individuals seeking help and hope for their pain. This dream led AACC to pioneer and launch a website called eCounseling. com, an initiative to connect Christian counselors across the U.S. and abroad with people in need. While we were ahead of our time in concept, the resourc es and technology of the late 90s and early 2000s were limited. Platforms like BetterHelp and Talkspace did not exist, and the world had not yet grappled with privacy and compliance concerns, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations that now shape online therapy.

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