Christian family and marriage counseling uses the Bible as the basis for the source of truth. All issues are addressed by referencing the Bible as the Word of God and looking within for the answers to problems. When the Bible does not speak to an issue directly, related applicable principles are used. Christian counseling agencies usually operate with a statement of faith that counselors and their clients alike agree with or follow. Couples or family members may be counseled separately, together or both. Most counseling agencies utilize therapists with at least a master's degree. Fees are charged, sometimes based on a client's ability to pay.
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Premarital
During premarital counseling, many issues can be addressed which can avert future problems. Discovering the partner's communication style; thoughts on parenting; and views on sex, finances and religion before marriage makes for smoother sailing long term.
Emotional Issues and Infidelity
According to information provided by Dr. Williard F. Harley, Jr., who found the website Marriage Builders in January 1996, there are several important areas of emotional fulfillment for spouses. Each partner will have different areas that are a higher priority for them. Understanding how to meet those emotional needs is critical to maintaining a healthy marriage. Dr. Harley believes these needs include: affection, sexual fulfillment, conversation, recreational companionship, honesty and openness, physical attraction, financial support, domestic support, family commitment and admiration.
Infidelity is the most common marriage issue, according to Dr. Harley. He addresses coping with the betrayal, overcoming resentment, restoration of the marriage and infidelity on the Internet while using the Bible to support his counseling advice.
Financial
Financial issues often lead to much conflict in a marriage and run the gamut from issues such as the employment of the wife to who determines how the money should be spent.
Family
Christian family counseling encompasses a wide range of issues from depression, substance abuse and other addictions, eating disorders, grief, family conflict, dysfunctional issues, school problems and more.
Styles
According to information from Christian Family Institute in Oklahoma, Gary Collins has outlined five styles of Christian counseling. he first category is called "main stream," and pastors take a secular training program in counseling. The second category is called "evangelical pastoral," and pastors use the Bible educationally but with confrontation.
The third category is called "Christian professionals," and counselors integrate their knowledge of psychology with the Bible. The fourth category is the "theoretician researchers," which is an academic and research-based approach. The last category is the "evangelical popularizers," who produce helpful but basic materials for the lay person.
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