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The Latest Christian Grief Counseling Techniques

By Jeffrey Wilson


Christians will be weak from time to time and require therapy. This therapy should also be based on pillars of Christianity to avoid conflict in principle that can make the situation worse. There are Christian grief counseling techniques that counselors should embrace in order to obtain the best results.

The grieving Christians should be introduced to the compassionate element of God. It helps them to deal with the loss and surrounding challenges. The compassion of Christ can be read from his works and message in the bible. Other authors have also written books that expound on this compassion to make the idea easier to understand.

Share with family members and fellow Christians on the troubling issues. Christianity is about living in a community. This allows you to share in the joys and misfortunes of one member of this family. It can be the immediate family members or the family of Christ. This sharing should be guided and involve a reflection on how to handle the issue better.

Focus on the promise that God made to humanity. The promise is that you will all meet in heaven. The departed and those who have been left will gather in heaven where all tears will be wiped. This promise should take away all the sorrow that a person feels. Though you face death, it is only a separation for a while. There will be a reunion in heaven.

Pray for the intervention of God during your grieving moment. Prayer helps you to reflect on what God has done in your life and that of people surrounding you. You gain strength as you face the current sorrowful situation. You also focus on good memories you shared and are thankful about it. The assurance and strength that comes from prayers is important during grief.

Encourage the grieving party to engage in personal devotion. Each person has a way of encountering God that is unique from the other. Some people choose to sing. Others may read the word, take a walk, or just pray. All these devotions are personal encounters that help Christians to deal with difficult situations. This is encouraged because it helps you to strengthen your relationship with God.

Take a retreat or a few minutes of silence to listen to what God is saying about your current situation. It is common for people to tell you a lot once you have lost a friend or family. However, there is something that God says yet many people do not listen. Retreat into your private space and allow God to speak.

When everything has settled, a pilgrimage will be a perfect option. This takes several days where you are alone at a site that is appropriate for prayer. It helps you to deepen your relationship with God and listen to what He has to say about the current situation. You have time to process what has happened in light of your relationship with God.

Encourage the grieving person to talk to spiritual leaders and mentors. They have a better understanding of issues and will provide the guidance you need. God also speaks to people through those He has anointed.




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