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Christians can make a conscious effort to notice people. Noticing people means more than seeing them, it means taking the time to talk, comfort, understand, and be available. University, where I train psychologists. I also have a small part-time private practice and consult with churches. More impor- tantly, my identity is not in my job. Someone once asked me this question: Are you a Christian psychologist or a psychologist who is a Christian. My answer is this. I am both. I love and serve God, and therefore God’s Word is the foundation of my work. Question: What type of psychologist are you or what is your specialty area? Dr. Ridley: Many people may not realize it, but there are many specialties within the profession of psychology. My specialty is counseling psychology. Counseling psychol- ogists are trained as therapists who can 30  HimPower July 2018 work in hospitals, in-patient psychiatric facilities, and office-based clinical practices. They can also provide other types of psycho- logical services such as in corporate settings. Philosophically, my training emphasizes working with clients who have normal adjustment problems as opposed to those with severe psychological disorders (bipolar, schizophrenic, etc.). Dr. Shaw: Dr. Ridley, thank you for sharing your expertise and experiences with the HimPower family. Our goal is to assist those living with or affected by a range of mental health issues to seek help and encourage one another with the life journey. King Solomon said it well in Ecclesi-