The Case For Christian Counseling

Sometimes in life, and particularly in marriage, it becomes apparent that we need a little extra help to get us through difficult stages of emotional struggle. There is certainly no shame at all in that. In that vein, we believe Christian counseling is a very important tool for any family in any important transition in life--or even when, from time to time, a person (or a marriage) just feels a little bit "stuck". Why Christian counseling? It's pretty simple. When receiving advice, people naturally want and need wisdom. Otherwise, what's the point of getting that counsel? And if that counselor, by God's grace, is coming from a biblical perspective, then there is a much better chance of figuring out the right path in which to go. You potentially won't waste as much time wandering in the desert.

We feel that there are many natural times in life to seek the skills of a professional, whether it's a pastor, a licensed professional counselor, or a psychologist. In addition, if your doctor feels that you are having a medical issue that is affecting you emotionally or mentally, he or she may recommend you seeing a psychiatrist. Again, there is no needed stigma or fear in that. A psychiatrist is simply a medical doctor who may prescribe medication if that is specifically needed (Still, we would recommend finding a Christian psychiatrist, if you need to go in that direction--someone who understands matters of the mind and heart and not just clinical approaches). At any rate, sometimes it can be a great relief to find out that you've been struggling with something minor physically and all you needed was a simple solution.

The bottom line here is don't suffer in silence. Get help when you need help. Have people in your life that are skilled in assisting you move forward when you need them. You and your family will benefit from realizing that we all have difficult periods in life. Fortunately, God has gifted many different types of helpers to give us the relief we need from time to time.