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Truth
for Life Counselling Centre WHAT HAS TRUTH TO DO WITH LIFE? EVERYTHING. Regardless of how concerns, worries, or problems are experienced in our lives, there is something that goes much deeper. There are times when some outward changes can make a difference. But more often, problems or situations in our lives cannot be solved by trying harder. Nor can they be made to disappear by ignoring them, quickly forgiving, angry confrontation, or even becoming more religious. When truth impacts our lives, so does freedom. We no longer live under the shadow of all that weighs on us now. When we open our soul, with all its sin, pain, guilt and sorrow, to God’s truth, we can find forgiveness and healing. We live in freedom - to become as He intended.
WHEN SHOULD SOMEONE SEE A COUNSELLOR? ¨ sometimes there isn’t a known specific ‘problem’ but just a deep sense that something isn’t ‘right’ within. You may feel the burden of depression, or anxiety might press in on you. ¨ sometimes there is a need to just to be able to talk through the things you are not able to deal with alone. Addictions, obsessions, uncontrollable anger, and compulsions can rob you of life. ¨ sometimes problems and concerns in your life keep you from really being close to others. Family dysfunctions, marital problems, or parenting difficulties can cause barriers. ¨ sometimes a loss, crisis, or traumatic experience becomes too much to bear. The need to grieve, recover from divorce, or to deal with trauma such as acquaintance rape, abuse, battering, or a troubled past which prevents peace and joy in your life today. ¨ or, there may be other distressing factors - unhealthy eating patterns, dependencies, spiritual concerns, stress, even perfectionism.
Whatever it is, we at the
truth
for
life
counselling
centre
HOW DOES SOMEONE GO ABOUT CONTACTING A COUNSELLOR? To contact us, it’s as simple as picking up your phone. From there, we would talk about any initial concerns you may have that pertain to counselling. Then, you can decide if you would like to set up an appointment to begin counselling. You can reach
the truth
for life counselling center
by calling
269-1382. 261
Dalhousie Drive WPG, MB R3T 2Z2 24 hour
answering service.
Counselling is offered on an individual basis, for couples, and for
families.
Some practical concerns you may have might include: COMMITMENT - The counselling relationship is evaluated on an on-going basis because adequately dealing with your issues is central. The number of sessions you could commit yourself to is your choice. Each session is 60 minutes in length, and we would usually meet once a week. Sessions are arranged according to the needs of the client. COST - This is determined on a sliding scale based on financial status. The minimum fee is $55.00 up to a maximum of $85.00. Payment is received prior to each visit and can be paid by cash or cheque. Receipts are issued upon payment. Varying factors in every individual situation are considered. Subsidies through churches and organizations are available. EAP and some mental health plans approved. CONSULTATION - The nature of your problem need not be discussed in your initial call. You will not be asked to volunteer any information you would rather not share at that point. CONFIDENTIALITY - All sessions and files are strictly confidential. Consultation with other professionals with whom you have or may have had some contact is done only with your written consent. CERTIFICATION - All tlc counsellors are certified with an approved professional association to ensure ongoing training and professional accountability.
It is not our experience that God’s Word ever gives ‘pat answers’. Throughout its pages the people involved are understood and taken seriously. It seems God never forces anyone to accept simple solutions in a complex world - both that of the world around us and that of the world within. Having created us, He knows us, and wants to bring us closer to knowing Him and ourselves more deeply. This involves bringing us healing, but never as a band-aid, or in the form of glib religious rhetoric. Whether this is your belief or not, your perspective will be respected.
You are not alone in your struggles. At times we all need help. And help is available. Counselling is designed to uncover the roots of the problems in our lives. Only then can the symptoms be addressed. Christian counselling seeks to unravel our real-life dilemmas and bring healing and wholeness with the Biblical response. As we allow God to touch us and become more deeply involved in relationship with us, we discover Him in new and real ways. We then are not only able to grow in our awareness of who we are, but to also experience life and relationships in deeper, fuller, ways. You can reach the truth for life counselling center by calling 269-1382. You may also contact Pastor Neill Stitt at 482-3566 to make arrangements for a session.
24 hour
answering service.
Counselling is offered on an individual basis, for couples, and for
families.
MARY-ANN
ROY B.F.A., M.A.
,
Director,
Head Counsellor
JOHN
JOHNSON B.S.F. M.A.,
Counsellor
EDEE
FRANK B.R.E. M.R.S.
,
Counsellor GEORGE ROY B.A. Honours Accounting ANNA-MARIE WESTERVELT Part time Office
tlc follows an all-encompassing approach to counselling. This involves caring for each person in a way that addresses their emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical concerns. If medication or other needs are necessary in order to adequately deal with problems, there is no hesitation to solicit the expertise of other professionals.
“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” REMEMBER: Seeing a counsellor is a step in making a decision to deal constructively with your life. It is always a choice and the choice is always yours. |
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