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INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING MATTHEW 22: 37-39 All counseling offered is biblically based and founded on the principles of God for healthy Christian living. Individual counseling encompasses dealing with issues of depression, co-dependence, dependence, communication, self-esteem, confidence, childhood issues, abuse, and interpersonal relationships. Healing and growth is primarily based on the individuals growing relationship with God, how the individual responds to this relationship and in turn projects this outwardly to others. All sessions are by appointment. Fees begin at $60 per session and are based on the client's income. Sessions are 50 min. to one hour. COUPLES COUNSELING EPHESIANS 5: 22, 25 Couples counseling is based on the biblical roles of the husband and wife. This encompasses issues of communication, responsibilities, healthy individuals and establishing and maintaining Christ focused relationships. Issues of reconciliation, developing healthier responses to each other and resolving relationship difficulties from divorce, abuse, abandonment, and infidelity are also addressed. All sessions are by appointment. Fees begin at $60 per session and are based on the client's income. Session are 50 min. to one hour. FAMILY COUNSELING & PARENTING EPHESIANS 4: 6 Family counseling and parenting counseling are based on establishing and maintaining healthy Godly relationships within the family dynamic. This encompasses developing boundaries and allowing children to learn responsibility and decision making skills. It defines the parental role and establishes an environment of teaching. All sessions by appointment. Fees begin at $60 per session and are based on the client's income. Session are 50 min. to one hour. SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS OFFERED Seminars and workshops are offered on a variety of subjects and time frames. Current subjects available are; Parenting, Depression, Boundaries, Marriage and Lay Counseling. Time frames for these can be tailored depending on need and availability. Fees vary depending on time frames and materials needed. LIFESUPPORT SUPPORT GROUPS FOR YOUR LIFE "EMPTY ARMS" "EMPTY ARMS" is a 10 week Bible study for women who have lost a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. We look at grief specific to these losses and what the Bible says to the hurt, anger, depression, questions and feelings that are overwhelming at times. Our goal is that women find others who are grieving and recognize that they are not alone, that God cares, and that God's Word can speak to their need. Come walk with us. To register for the class, call Teddie Scott at the Bakersfield Pregnancy Center at (661) 326-1915. There is a $20 materials fee for those who can pay. We meet from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Wednesday night at Valley. "B.A.D.S." "B.A.D.S." stands for Bipolar, Anxiety, Depression and Schizophrenia. The Mission of B.A.D.S Prayer and Support Group is to educate patients, families, professionals, and the public concerning the nature of these illnesses as a treatable medical disease; to foster self help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses. We meet the first and third Thursday of each month from 6:00 – 7:30 pm in Room S-13. "COMPULSIVE EATERS ANONYMOUS CEA HOW" CEA HOW is a Christ-centered twelve-step program to help men and women overcome addictions to substances such as food. The program is anonymous and open to all who have a desire to stop the use of addictive substances. The meetings start with introductions (first name only), topical Bible study followed by sharing experiences, strengths, and hope. Attendance at church and other 12 step groups is encouraged. The group is led by Ray Clanton and meets in Room S-16, Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. "JUST FOR MEN" "Just For Men" is a Christ-centered support group composed of men coming out of sexual and relational brokenness. It is focused on establishing and encouraging a desire to be free, live free, and remain free from inappropriate heterosexual behavior, homosexuality, distorted identities and destructive lifestyles. The group meets weekly and covers a Christ-Centered program including devotionals, prayer, and confidential discussions of issues, support and encouragement. The group is led by Larry Bing, room S-16, Monday @ 7:00 p.m. "BEAUTY FROM ASHES" "Beauty From
Ashes" is an anonymous fellowship of Christian women with Co-Dependent
relationships meeting for support, growth, prayer and accountability in order to
become the Godly, emotionally healthy individuals God would have us to be. The
group is a Christ-centered program designed to help "let go" of controlling,
co-dependent behaviors learned from living within dysfunctional systems. That
requires us to take a look at ourselves and how we
relate to God, that’s when real growth begins, recovery is ongoing and dependent
on how we allow God to work in us and through us.
The group is led by Carol Morovich,
Thursdays @ 6:00 p.m. "BOUNDRIES" "Boundaries" is a support group that begins about quarterly and covers material within the Boundaries book in a support group, discussion format. It helps to establish limits and boundaries in relationships and encourages individuals to value and nurture themselves as God does. For more information or to set an appointment, please contact Robert Newton @ (661) 393-5683 or by cell phone (661) 301-8714 Psychologist David Wood is also available. If you would like to make an online payment for Lighthouse Christian Counseling please click here. |