Faith Based Counseling in Biltmore Forest NC
CBT Counseling Centers is proud to offer faith based counseling to clients in the Biltmore Forest, NC area. Like many, you likely have questions about faith based counseling. As part of the overall discussion on the subject, we’ve put together this article that goes over faith based counseling, its history and what help it can provide in your life.
History of Faith Based Counseling
The concept of faith based counseling got its start way back in the late 60s when the Biblical Counseling Movement began with Jay E. Adams and his controversial approach to using a faith based approach to treating mental health issues. This approach to counseling took off and in 1968, the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation was established to provide guidelines for faith based counseling. Over time, more and more research has been conducted that indicates the positive overall effect of including faith and spirituality in the treatment of clients for whom this is a significant part of their identity.
Faith Based Counseling and Family Relationships
Faith based counseling can be used to address many significant issues that would prompt someone to seek counseling. It can be particularly useful in addressing marital issues, as many religions place a great importance on the sanctity of marriage. Therefore, there is a great deal to learn from one’s faith about how to move forward when faced with conflict or destabilizing issues in marriage.
Likewise, faith based counseling can offer significant guidance when it comes to parenting and other interpersonal relationships within the family unit. In addition, using one’s faith to help cope with grief and loss of a loved one is yet another strength of faith based counseling, among many others.
Other Personal Issues That Can Be Helped Through Faith Based Counseling
The following list includes more issues which faith based counseling may help with, though the list should not be considered exhaustive:
- Self esteem issues
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Insomnia
- Social isolation
- Anger and emotional control
- Depression or feelings of hopelessness or being out of control
- Psychological distress
- Poor ability to set goals and follow through
CBT Counseling Centers is Here to Help
We are proud to be a non-discriminatory clinic and provide services (both faith based and not) to clients in the Biltmore Forest, NC area, regardless of their faith or background. If you feel that you need support and feel that you may benefit from faith based counseling or cognitive behavioral therapy in general, be sure to give us a call at 828-350-1177.