Personal Development

Chances are that you associate counseling with working through serious issues such as depression or addiction, and admittedly, that is often the case. However, there are other reasons that people seek counseling. Maybe you don’t have any problems that are weighing you down at the moment. Maybe you just want to know yourself better and discover how you can be everything that you were created to be. Maybe you struggle to see your own strengths and are trying to discover your calling in life.

At Bellevue Christian Counseling, we have a passion for helping people reach their full potential, so no matter what your situation might be, we can help you begin the journey toward positive personal development.

Why Get Counseling for Personal Development?

Even though you don’t feel like you have any major issues in your life at the moment, you may just need a bit of a push to regain lost drive towards achieving your goals. On the other hand, maybe there is a specific area you want to delve into, such as discovering what type of personality type you are, what your spiritual gifts may be, or even just finding a more suitable career path.

Reasons for personal development counseling include:

• Life coaching
• Discovering your personality type and unique gifting
• Building proper self-esteem
• Becoming more of a people person
• Spiritual growth

One of our great joys is to see our clients really grow and develop, living every day with intention. Your needs are important, so try Christian counseling for personal development.

Set Goals for Yourself

Goal-setting is a great way to keep yourself motivated and focused in life, and it can be a real encouragement every time you hit a milestone. However, it is important to set realistic goals, and for many, this can be a real challenge. Our trained counselors can help. Together, we can help you discover which areas of your life you want to improve and help you come up with a list of realistic goals.After that, we can help you explore various options for successfully achieving those goals.

Each person arrives at certain points in their life where they just need help sorting things out or getting back some lost momentum. We all have basic needs that if left unfulfilled can leave us feeling unbalanced and unsatisfied.

A common way of visualizing these basic needs is by making use of a diagram called Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.

The Lord’s Prayer, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, and Christian Counseling

As we seek God’s kingdom and righteousness, we are promised that all of our needs will be taken care of (Matt. 6:33). Though we should never use Lord’s Prayer in a ritualistic manner, we can use it to learn how to pray, and learn what kinds of things we are to seek, knowing that God will provide them.

Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.
For the Kingdom, the power and the glory
Are yours now and forever.
Amen.
— Matthew 6:9-13

Consider Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and how it corresponds to the Lord’s Prayer:

Our Daily Bread – Our physiological needs

It doesn’t get much more basic than food. The first need on the hierarchy is physical necessities, such as food, clothing, and shelter – the basics needed for survival. Poor eating habits, lack of good sleep, or unhealthy living conditions all have an impact on one’s ability to survive and thrive.

Deliverance from Evil – The need for safety

At first glance, the connection between deliverance from evil and safety might seem weak. However, if you experience a life of abuse or fear, or are enslaved to sin, you will most likely not feel safe physically, emotionally, or spiritually. Even though you might know in your head that you are safe, you may not feel safe. Whether this is a symptom of neglect or some sort of past trauma, Christian counseling can help you find that sense of peace.

Forgiveness – Love and Belonging

A person feels loved when they feel forgiven.Of course, Christ is our supreme example of love and forgiveness. If you are wrestling with how to forgive, how to feel forgiven, or how to fix broken relationships within yourself, with your loved ones, or with the Lord Jesus Christ Himself, let us help you on the journey. Forgiveness may not come easy, but it is at the heart of personal freedom.

Glory to God – Esteem needs

As human beings, we are creatures marred by sin, causing us to run from God rather than toward Him and the love He gives. It can be helpful to have someone come alongside to remind us that we are created in God’s image, and as such, we have intrinsic worth. Everything that happens to us happens for a reason, even if we don’t know what that reason is.When we give glory to God by turning to Him in repentance and faith, we come to have a right view of ourselves.

God’s Kingdom – Self-actualization

Self-actualization is a psychological term that refers to the need to grow and reach our fullest potential. As Christians, we seek to grow in Christ likeness as we pursue the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, and as we seek and long for the Kingdom of God. By studying and applying the teaching of the Bible,we will grow in Christ in ways that we never thought possible.

However, at times we can get sidetracked by trying to meet other, lesser needs. During these times, it is common for self-actualization to be set aside, and it can be difficult to get moving again on your own. Our counselors can help you reorganize your priorities in a way that will breathe life into your busy schedule and routine.

If you sense an imbalance among your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs, then Bellevue Christian Counseling can help. We can assist you in exposing areas of your life that require help while providing practical solutions to make your personal development goals a reality.

The skillful counselors at Bellevue Christian Counseling are dedicated to helping others live healthy, God-honoring lives. We are unique because we use a faith-based approach that aims to heal the spirit as well as the mind and body.

If you’re looking for a professional, compassionate counselor who will assist you in building up your faith, then Bellevue Christian Counseling is the place for you. We have helped people of all ages and backgrounds overcome a variety of struggles, so whatever you’re going through, we have a Christian counselor for you.

What sort of Christian counselor is right for me?

Bellevue Christian Counseling has a large number of counselors who each have their own focus areas, including personal development. We encourage you to browse our online counselor directory to help find the right counselor for you.

How long does Christian personal development counseling last?

That will depend on you. We don’t like to place artificial time limitations on Christian personal development counseling. Instead, we will work with you to come up with an action plan that fits your needs. For some people, it is a short and simple process, and for others, it can take more time.

What is the difference between individual counseling and personal development counseling?

Christian personal development counseling is intended to help you reach your potential and to help you find happiness and balance in life. Sometimes this process uncovers problems that were previously below the surface, and when that happens we are with you every step of the way.

Traditional counseling, on the other hand, overlaps personal development counseling in places but is more inclined to focus first on what would be considered more severe issues such as depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship dysfunctions, and other kinds of mental health problems. Once these have been dealt with, personal development counseling takes over.

Begin your journey of personal growth today!

If you’re ready for an emotional or spiritual boost, personal development counselors at Bellevue Christian Counseling are here for you. To schedule your risk-free initial session*, simply give us a call at 425-939-6856 or contact us online.