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A Remarkable Story of Forgiveness
A core principle of Christian Counselling at Elim is that it is possible to forgive those who hurt us. Contrary to what others might teach, we do not believe that this is always an easy process and a simple matter of the will. We recognize that true forgiveness can be a difficult process that requires…
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Sex Addiction
This video explores the story of a couple whose marriage was ruined by sex addiction and the healing they experienced in turning to God. Watch this video on YouTube
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Experiencing Depression
Chonda Pierce, a well-known Christian comedian, talks about her experience with depression. Watch this video on YouTube
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The Anatomy of a Good Christian Counsellor
One study conducted in the United States showed that 66% of the population would prefer that their therapist embrace spiritual beliefs. The growing popularity of Christian Counselling in Ottawa and across Canada may indicate that the percentage is as high in Canada as well. As the demand for Christian Counselling increases, more and more therapists…
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Is Christian Counselling Effective in Helping Couples?
Christian Counselling is now growing in terms of its popularity all around the world. Gone are the days when anything to do with religion was looked upon by psychologists and counsellors as being detrimental to one’s mental health. A plethora of studies have now shown that spiritual belief, a belief in a power greater than…
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Christian Counselling vs Secular Psychology: Is Prayer Good for Mental Health?
In the early years of psychology, particularly during the era of Freud, prayer and other spiritual disciplines were viewed negatively and were largely scoffed at by those in the field of mental health. Christian Counselling therapists that advocated prayer as a coping mechanism for their clients were often scoffed at by secular psychologists and sometimes…
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Teen Leaves Inspiring Message on Youtube Before His Death on Christmas Day
Teen Ben Breedlove, who died on Christmas day 2011, shared his emotionally moving story of his many brushes with death just days before his heart condition took his life. Ben’s story shows us that it is possible to have peace in the midst of the adversities of life. Ben’s death is also a reminder that…
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