Family Counseling

But the LORD’s love for those who have respect for him lasts forever and ever. Their children’s children will know that he always does what is right. – Psalm 103:17

The most fulfilled, joyful families have one thing in common: they put God first. Families who worship together and who use Bible-based principles for things like parenting, how to love, conflict resolution, and thanksgiving have a strong foundation and tools for overcoming challenges. If this sounds like a hard-to-reach ideal, don’t feel too badly. That is what Christian family counseling is for. We can help you work through issues that stand in your way, so each member of your family can grow in Christ and strengthen your bond with one another.

Do We Need Family Counseling?

Even the most Christ-centered families go through difficult times. But, when problems last and threaten the peace, stability, and safety of your home, Christian family counseling could be the best thing for you and your family.

Common Benefits of Christian family counseling include:

• Conflict resolution for parents.
• Help with child or teen behavior and/or academic issues.
• Sibling rivalry solutions.
• Support for mental illness or substance abuse within the family.
• Guidance through difficult transitions like moving or career changes.
• Resolving blended family issues.
• Tools for effective parenting.
• Growing spiritual development within the family unit.

Your home should be a place of rest and peace. When things at home aren’t going so well, it can affect your life in many ways. At Bellevue Christian Counseling, we are dedicated to helping families grow and thrive in Christ.

When compared to other treatments, counseling is proven significantly more effective in improving conflict-related problems in families.

The LORD is a place of safety for those who have been treated badly. He keeps them safe in times of trouble. LORD, those who know you will trust in you. You have never deserted those who look to you. – Psalm 9:9-10

If you found us, chances are something is troubling your home. If so, getting help could be the most important thing you can do for yourself and those you love most. At Bellevue Christian Counseling, we welcome you and your family into a safe, nurturing environment for healing. Through Christ and Christian counseling, you can find everything you need for building stronger relationships and overcoming any obstacle that comes your way.

Is Christian Family Counseling the Solution?

Christian family counseling is made just for the unique family dynamic and the associated problems. With the goal of finding faith-based solutions for growing a godly family, we can help your family thrive despite the challenges and worldly cares that often threaten the Christian home.

Common Focus Areas for Christian Family Counseling Include:

• Problems and conflict between parents can affect everyone in the home. Children learn about relationships and problem solving from observing how their parents interact with one another. If you’re having problems in your marriage, getting help for those issues is important for the whole family. For more information about Christian marriage counseling, Click here.
• Parent-Child Relationships – If behavior issues, hurt feelings, or conflict and communication problems are creating distance between you and your child, we are here to help you rebuild your most important and cherished relationships.
• Blended Family Relationships – Blended families are very common these days. In fact, 40% of married couples with children in the U.S. are step-couples. Sometimes parents and children need help adjusting to changes when the parents re-marry, especially if that means getting new brothers, sisters, or step-children. Even if things seem to be going smoothly, Christian family counseling can offer extra support for making sure your family really thrives.
• Grief and Loss – When family suffers a loss, each family member has to work through their own unique process of grief. Sometimes having someone outside of the situation to help you during this process and offer guidance can be very helpful. If your family suffered a loss, we are here to support you in any way we can.
• Transitions and Trauma – Life is full of change and it’s normal to feel stressed when things get a little chaotic. But when change is traumatic or affects the peace of your home, Christian family counseling can help your family unite and find stability.
• Addictions and Other Health Issues – Addictions affect families every day. For example, an estimated 43% of adults in the U.S. have had a parent, child, or sibling who was or is an alcoholic. If things like addictions or other chronic medical or mental health issues are affecting your home, it’s important to get help. We offer a compassionate place for you to work through these tough issues as a family.
• Faith in the Family – You’ve probably heard that “families that pray together stay together.” In many cases, that is very true. But, when faith and personal beliefs are causing conflict, or if members in your family are struggling with questions and doubt, Christian family counseling is here to provide the support you need.

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My God will meet all your needs. He will meet them in keeping with his wonderful riches. These riches come to you because you belong to Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:19

One of the greatest riches we have in this world is our family. We all want fulfilling and loving relationships with those we love most, but sometimes keeping everyone happy is challenging. Each person has their own needs, ideas, and emotions – and sometimes it’s easy to fall into habits that breakdown communication and hurt feelings. That is when Christian counseling is most useful.

What Happens in Family Counseling?

The main goal of Christian family counseling is to grow and strengthen your family, one person at a time. Each family member is allowed to share their story, concerns, and ideas of what a happy family is like. While working together to build better respect, communication, and connection, you will see your family transform with an explosion of positive change for everyone in your home.

Christian Family Counseling Goals

Is your family all it could be? If not, what is getting in the way? Christian family counseling looks for answers to those questions, so you can reach your own personal goals for your family depending on the unique struggles you face. Some of the most common goals we strive for in Christian family counseling include:

• Developing better communication and understanding between family members.
• Rebuilding trust and emotional bonds.
• Building better relationships between family members.
• Gaining tools for overcoming challenges as a connected family unit.
• Growing Christ within each individual and the family as a whole.

Ignoring problems in your family can be detrimental in more ways than one. Family is designed by God to help us grow and to offer support and protection. When properly cared for, your family can do all this and more. If crisis or other troubles are harming your family, Christian family counseling offers a pace of healing and restoration in Christ.
<h2If the Heart of Your Home is Broken, we are Here to Help You Heal.

To learn more about Christian family counseling, or to schedule your risk-free initial session, contact us online or give us a call at 425-939-6856.