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The Counseling Ministry at Naperville Presbyterian Church provides education on topics such as
grieving, compassionate communications and peacemaking; short term
counseling on specific areas of concern; consultation with growth
group and ministry leaders; identification and coordination of
related needs and resources within NPC; and assessment and referral
to appropriate resources for those in distress. Assessments
generally vary from one to three sessions. The outcomes of an
assessment may include:
- A positive resolution of the issue
- Referrals to medical or psychiatric evaluation and treatment
- Referral to professional Christian counseling
- Stephen Ministry support
- Participation in a growth group or Adult Education class
- A discussion with a pastor, elder, or deacon
- A mentoring relationship with a mature Christian from the
congregation
- Church or community recovery and support groups
- Recommended books or tapes
There is no charge for assessment and referral. Please contact Jack Kelly, 630-961-0579,
ext. 255 if you have counseling needs.
| Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all
comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we
can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we
ourselves have received from God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 |
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