Approved And Effective 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.

Understand the promise of God about death and meeting your loved ones in heaven. This will take away the veil of sorrow and help you focus on your journey to heaven. The promise of God is that all the sorrow suffered on earth will come to an end in heaven. With this in mind, it will be easier to let go for now knowing that you will be together in heaven. In fact, you gain consolation in the knowledge that the departed is at a good place with the father 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.

The grieving person should take to personal devotion as a way of finding solutions to the loss. There is a unique way in which every person encounters God. Some take to singing while others dance, read the bible, take walks or pray in a personal manner. These devotions create a personal moment with God that will enable you deal with the current situation better. It is also a way of strengthening your personal 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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