How does the counseling work?
First there is an application process with questions addressing spiritual, emotional, personal, family and health back grounds. Additionally a personal testimony is required. Upon approval, counselees will begin a process of intensive discipleship. The counseling is customized and typically delivered in 12 week segments which includes daily homework and a weekly counseling sessions. The homework consists of bible study, scripture memorization, sermon teachings, and biblically-based reading materials. The weekly session is a 1:1 contact with a certified biblical counselor focused on the previous weeks work and biblically addressing life circumstances. Why do we require homework in biblical counseling?
The primary purposes of the homework are to ensure that individuals are pressing in to the Word of God, establishing biblical disciplines, and to shift the focus to the Lord and His teachings. Digging into the work daily through studies packed with scripture leads counselees into a greater reliance on God and the Holy Spirit, who is the True Counselor. Hebrews 4:12 says the word of God is living and active sharper than any two edge sword dividing soul and spirit joint and marrow and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. It is vital to the soul to study the Word of God, and to press into godly teaching. It is where the believer finds the answers pertaining to life and godliness, as stated in 2 Peter 1:3.
What areas does biblical counseling address?
Biblical counseling can be provided to people of all ages and can be administered individually or to couples. Topics of counsel may include, but are not limited to, sexual sin, idolatry, addiction, depression, anxiety, anger, grief, trauma, and worldly brokenness. Biblical Counselors are equipped to address individuals, couples, marriages and parents.
How is Biblical Counseling different than Christian counseling?
Biblical counseling relies solely on the biblical principles found in the Word of God, the Holy Spirit, and prayer. Specifically, biblical counseling adheres closely to Hebrews 4:12; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Colossians 2:8; Romans 12:1-2 and Philippians 4:8. Biblical counseling does not incorporate the modern philosophies of man or the world views on self-reliance and self-esteem.
How many counselors do you have on staff?
Currently FFBC has two full-time counselors on staff. In addition, we have trained numerous counselors who are available that we refer out to as well as counselors in our training school that we pair counselees with. Finally, through FBC and IABC, we are connected to hundreds of biblical counselors across the United States.
How much does counseling with FFBC cost? 12 week individual course - $800 plus materials 12 week course - $1,200 plus materials
Per Session individual counseling $75
Per Session marriage counseling $100 Counseling with a counselor in the FFBC training program are lower and sometimes at no charge.
We also refer out to counselors trained by FFBC and their rates vary.
Do you take insurance?
No, FFBC, does not take any form of insurance. Government regulations prevent Biblical counseling centers from accepting insurance. Fees are to be paid by cash, check, credit card, online giving link, Venmo, CashApp, PayPal.
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