How much of my own personal struggles should I share with counselees? I’ve been asked how the concept of “professional distance” relates to sharing with clients how God has worked in our own lives. Some therapists are trained to avoid “inserting their own personalities” into the counseling process by not sharing anything about themselves with […]
Over twenty years ago, Rev. Maurice Vanderberg, Executive Director of City Union Mission in Kansas City, hung the purpose of their new Christian Life Program on their chapel wall. It is a statement that should de scribe the intent of all rescue mission re covery programs: Our goal is to see every man becomes a mature, contributing […]
The Twelve Steps originated with Alcoholics Anonymous in the mid 1930’s. Besides being used to help alcoholics and drug addicts, the Twelve Steps have been used in support groups for family members, over-eaters, compulsive gamblers, and even for those desiring to escape from sexual addiction. These Steps formed the basis of treatment and counseling activities […]
