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We offer counseling, coaching, and groups from a Christian perspective for trauma and grief

Check Your Compass is a faith-based counseling and coaching service led by Dr. Vinnie Cappetta. The organization is dedicated to guiding individuals through grief, trauma, and other emotional challenges, using a Christ-centered approach. Whether you're dealing with deep personal loss, seeking healing from trauma, or looking to strengthen your mental fitness, Check Your Compass offers both group coaching and intensive retreat-style counseling. Located in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, and also available online, their programs integrate proven psychological techniques with the timeless wisdom of scripture to help you navigate life's difficulties and find God's perfect peace. For more information, you can visit their website at CheckYourCompass.org

10/29/2026

Grief can make you feel completely alone—even when you know God is with you.

You can trust God.
You can have people who love you.
You can believe you'll see the person you lost again.
And you can still be incredibly lonely.

That doesn't mean your faith is weak.

Our newest article looks at 7 things that can help when grief gets lonely—including what to do when you find yourself wondering:
“If God is with me, why do I still feel so alone?”

If you've quietly wondered that, read this one.

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10/27/2026

Grief can hide behind “I’m fine”—even when you love God and genuinely believe He is with you.

You can trust God, go to church, take care of everybody else, and still be carrying grief nobody sees.

Sometimes faith gives us hope.

Sometimes we also start believing we should be handling the loss better than we are.

Here are 7 signs you may be hiding more grief than the people around you realize.

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10/23/2026

“It was just a pet.”

For someone grieving a beloved companion, those words can hurt deeply.

Our pets become part of our families, our routines, and our everyday lives. When they're gone, the emptiness can be overwhelming.

I was recently featured in Tyla, sharing my perspective on why losing a pet can be so painful and why that grief deserves to be taken seriously.

If you've ever loved and lost a pet, this article may resonate with you.

Read the article — link in comments 👇

10/22/2026

Could financial assistance help pay for counseling after clergy abuse?

You may have more options than you realize—and waiting to ask can mean more time carrying pain alone.

Here's where to start. Link in comments 👇

10/17/2026

“If I trust God, why am I still grieving this hard?”

You can believe in heaven, trust God—and still be knocked over by grief.

Here are 7 things you don't have to get right when you're grieving as a Christian.

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10/15/2026

Something painful happened. But what did your mind start telling you because it happened?

That part of the story may be affecting you more than you realize.

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10/13/2026

“So why is my teenager struggling this much?”

That question can leave a Christian parent wondering if they missed something.

Faith can help teenagers in powerful ways. But it doesn’t make them immune to anxiety, loneliness, or hard seasons—and struggling doesn’t automatically mean something is wrong with their faith.

Here’s what parents should know.

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10/11/2026

Why do you pull away when things finally start to feel good?

The relationship feels safer.
The opportunity opens.
The progress is real.
Then you procrastinate. Overthink. Look for what’s wrong.
Or convince yourself it probably won’t work anyway.

Could what you call self-sabotage actually be an old protective pattern from something you’ve been through?

Sometimes, it can be—and understanding the pattern can change the way you see yourself.

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10/09/2026

When you're anxious, what do you do next?

Overthink? Control? Avoid? Beat yourself up?

That pattern may matter more than you think.

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10/08/2026

If you have Victim Compensation after a violent crime, can you use it for specialized trauma treatment?

We put together a straightforward Massachusetts guide to what to know—and what to clarify before you schedule care.

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Address

249 Wood Street
Hopkinton, MA
MA

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15082931611

Website

http://www.CheckYourCompass.Org/

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