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Online Counsiling
- Thread starter Stanfi
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Newlife Clinics which is a chain of christian counseling services has online counseling for a price. It is less than going in person of course.
I have not tried the newlife clinics online because I found that when I did the in person counseling I could get a better judge for the COUNSELOR by what he/she looked and behaved like. But the counseling itself might be better by not seeing the counselor, who may give misinterpreted body language and facial signals that are contrary to what is intended, which is confusing.
I don't have a lot dough lately though, and I think I might try one of the newlife online counselors if I need advice in the future.
--desp
I have not tried the newlife clinics online because I found that when I did the in person counseling I could get a better judge for the COUNSELOR by what he/she looked and behaved like. But the counseling itself might be better by not seeing the counselor, who may give misinterpreted body language and facial signals that are contrary to what is intended, which is confusing.
I don't have a lot dough lately though, and I think I might try one of the newlife online counselors if I need advice in the future.
--desp
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I did the online counseling and although it was nice to do it in my own home, and not having to meet face to face, it didn't work for me. I found that I did much better, although it was harder, to talk face to face. I found a mentor in my church who has a passion for the Lord, that is just amazing to me, and she is being God's vessel for me. I was able to let it go quicker, or even if I couldn't talk about it, I could atleast write it and then we could discuss it. It is easier to hide or give up online, but when you have someone who loves the Lord, and is willing to help hold you accountalbe, it's better. Im not saying online doesn't work, it really depends on how disciplined you are. Im not very disciplined at all, so it didn't work for me, and it may depend on your situation.mrstace said:
I hope this helps some, not to discourage you, but really pray about it also, it may work for you.
If you have any question feel free to pm me!
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I did not do the online counsiling before but I feel that it can work for some people. You know people are different...some when they have a problem they prefer to talk to somebody face to face then they feel relieved and satisfied. Others just need someone who can listen to them only...it means that listening can relieve them a lot..so thats part of solving their problem. So I think it can work
God bless
Aban
God bless
Aban
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