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 […]
Urban mission work and recovery outreach are certainly unique. The rewards can be tremendous, as well as the discouragements. So, here are a few of my thoughts on how to avoid burn-out by practicing good self-care: A. Keep a life for yourself —I often struggle to find the balance between personal priorities and ministry opportunities. […]
