How can we properly use ideas, principles, and techniques from the secular treatment in Christian recovery programs? A. Stay true to the scriptures – Anything we use in rescue ministry — whether in the area of fund-raising, business practices, or rehabilitation — must be subjected to the light of the Word of God. Therefore, we […]
I have often said that the residential recovery program’s first goal is to create hope in our clients. What are some ways we can accomplish this? Before people can begin the process of change they must fully understand two basic truths; 1) that change is needed in a certain area of their lives and 2) […]
Sooner or later, every counselor will face the fact that he or she is not able to help everyone who becomes involved with their program. Recovery programs can have a very high turnover rate among their residents. Among rescue mission workers, some have reacted to this situation by becoming discouraged, “burned out,” or even skeptical […]
