The Pastoral Counseling Center as a Resouce
COUNSELING
- Explores underlying problems
- Identifies hidden conflicts
- Highlights areas for personal and relational growth
- Provides a framework for exploring feelings and self-awareness
- Develops awareness of interpersonal dynamics
WE ARE TO HELP YOU WITH- Depression
- Anxiety and Panic Disorder
- Grief and Loss
- Separation and Divorce
- Abuse Recovery
- Values, Meaning, Purpose
- Developing Better Relationships
PASTORAL COUNSELORS
- Are certified/licensed mental health professionals
- Work with people of all beliefs
- Address spiritual issues at client request
- Refer for medical consultation and medication, if needed
- Maintain client confidentiality
LENGTH/FREQUENCY OF SESSIONS AND FEES- Sessions are typically 50-60 minutes
- Usually once a week, however frequency varied based on individual need.
- Average number of sessions is about 8 - 20 over a period of 6 months to a year
- Sliding scale based on income
- Client Assistance Plan
- Receipts Provided
- Limited funds are available for client assistance
- The prevailing ethic of Pastoral Counseling is to provide services for everyone, regardless of ability to pay
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