Counseling Ministry

Goals
Ps 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly. Proverbs 21:30There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.  KJV

Motto
"Abide in God's Peace and Wisdom."

Mission Statement
To maintain biblically based counseling services to church disciples through  the brief counseling method of 4-6 sessions, using a holistic model that focuses on biological, psychological, sociological and spiritual needs when evaluating all cases.

Purpose
To provide guidance and assistance to individuals, couples, children and families who encounter stress, depression, anxiety, grief or other unresolved conflict to regain peace and balance in their lives through the help of trained counselors and lay helpers.

Meeting times
Committee meets 4th Tuesday each month

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Appointments can be made via the church office 919-772-5151.  Assessment forms are required and need to be completed prior to your first visit.  Click to download or forms can be obtained from the church office.  Counseling services are provided at no cost to church members.

Confidentiality: Your privacy is important to us. Information required by law for disclosure will be reviewed with each counselee.  Our goal is to build trust, restore confidence and remove stigmas. 

Referrals: When more than 4-6 sessions are needed, counselees will be referred to a professional counselor of their choice.  However, periodic follow-up sessions with the counseling staff are encouraged.  Services not provided by the church or that requires other levels of intervention will be appropriately referred.

Resources: Resource materials are available in the church copier room and in the counseling ministry room at the Poplar House.  Diverse topics and community mental health services in a variety of venues.

Depression - www.ocdrecoverycenters.com/about/depression_scale.pdf
Addictions- www.netaddiction.com
Anxiety - www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=544&cn=1
Abuse - www.ndvh.org/help/index.html
Disorders- www.mentalhealth.com/p20-grp.html
Personality Test- http://www.keirsey.com/sorter/register.aspx?partid=1
Suicide- www.save.org

Staff Diversity and Qualifications: Licensed Addiction Specialist, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Community Support Specialist, Senior/Elder Care Specialist, Educational Consultant, and Trained Lay Helpers.