The key to marriage success is taking the time to emotionally connect with one another on a daily basis. This cannot happen unless a couple has first made a safe place for the other to share whatever is on his/her heart without the expectation of hearing a response of denial, blame, justification, criticism or judgment.
Applying the Bible in Counselling
Often times the Bible is used to focus on scriptural truth without first without addressing the emotional pain involved. This method generally creates a deeper defeat and frustration in the counsellee. Therefore, when using the Bible in counselling, it is paramount that truth be presented in a gentle, loving, caring and non-judgmental manner.
Reclaiming the Heart Ministry’s Counselling Schedule
- Counselling sessions are generally 3.5 hrs per day for four consecutive days, or as family/individual needs determine.
- It is essential that each counsellee keep his/her schedule as free as possible during this time as there are numerous assignments to do during the week.
- Workbooks used in counselling are designed to help individuals identify and resolve problems in 10 specific areas of life. (There is a $25 fee per person for the necessary workbook.)