Premarital counseling is a very important part of the ministry of Cross Connections.
An unmarried couple who lives together as husband and wife or has a sexual relationship outside of marriage is sinning by violating the sixth commandment. “Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.” (Hebrews 13:4) This is as true for eighty year olds as it is for eighteen year olds.
Cross Connections counselors will work with couples to help them honor God in their relationships. Couples who recognize and repent of their sin need to hear God's comforting promise of forgiveness. (John 8:11)
Marriage was ordained by God to be an exclusive lifelong union between a man and a woman. Divorce is a breaking of God's will and a severing of what God designed to be a permanent commitment.
(Malachi 2:16; Matthew 19:1-12) Cross Connections will make every effort to guide troubled marriages toward reconciliation. (I Corinthians 7:10) Cross Connections does, however, recognize that divorce is common in our society – even among Christians - and will minister to those impacted by it.
Cross Connections considers premarital counseling vital for those considering marriage following a divorce because subsequent divorces are much more common among these couples.
There is nothing in the Bible that forbids remarriage following the death of a spouse, however, it does speak to remarriage following divorce. We believe that wherever Scripture allows divorce, remarriage is also allowed. (I Corinthians 7:10-15; Mark 10:1-12; Romans 7:1-3) When the divorce does not have Biblical grounds, with repentance and God's forgiveness, there is freedom to remarry.
Cross Connections counselors will work with clients and their pastors toward reconciliation with God in Christ.
Some symptoms which are the focus of counseling may be the result of mental illness. Often, mental illness is biological in nature and symptoms may respond best to a combination of medication and counseling. Cross Connections counselors will work with clients to coordinate their care with other care providers.
Cross Connections believes that mental illness, although the result of a fallen world, is not caused by an individual's sin, unrepentance, or sinful lifestyle.
While mental illness itself is not a sin, the individual may, as a result of mental illness, engage in sinful thoughts or behaviors for which there is forgiveness in Christ. (II Corinthians 1:3-5; Hebrews 12:12-15)
Every person in a God-centered home – whether married or single - is first and foremost under the authority of God.
In the marriage relationship both husband and wife are called to submit to each other by honoring Christ's example of submission to his father's will. (Ephesians 5:21) Children are to honor their parents by obedience as Christ honored the will of his own father. (Ephesians 6:2-4)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a process by which the client is made aware of how their thoughts, and emotions are related to their behaviors and choices. The way we interpret events and situations greatly depends on how we feel and act in the world. The word cognize means to think.
If we think negatively it will effect how we feel and behave. The ultimate goal of CBT is to break the negative thinking, feeling and behaving cycle and change it into a positive cycle.
This brings more clarity, happiness and fulfillment as clients are able to make more positive choices in their lives.
Rational Emotive Therapy is type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The focus of this therapy is to bring into awareness the clients’ irrational beliefs and assumptions that are causing emotional distress in their lives.
People who suffer a lot of anxiety and stress often benefit from this form of therapy. The goal is to eliminate their negative thinking patterns in order to feel happier.
In family therapy the whole family is seen as a system or unit. All members act upon each other and affect each others’ well being and happiness. Sometimes parents may have unresolved childhood traumas that lead to projections on their children.
Other times members may be alienated from each other due to conflicts and lack of positive communication skills.
In addition, some family members may have mental health issues, addictions and behavioral challenges that impact on the whole family and warrant the need to help the whole family get back to peace and harmony.
Positive relationships are fostered through building understanding, healthy emotional and physical boundaries, positive communication and a non-blaming attitude.
Marital counseling focuses on improving the quality of the relationship between couples. The focus is on building trust, understanding and open and positive communication.
The satisfaction of the relationship is considered and various areas such as affect, quality time, role allocation, stress, work life, finances, cultural values, spiritual beliefs and family of upbringing are considered.
Parent training focuses on improving the parents’ knowledge, and implementation of positive parenting strategies.
This includes training the parents to know how to implement proper limits and boundaries but also have a loving and affective relationship with their children.
In addition, in two parent families both parties are encouraged to follow the same routines and have consistency. Parents are supported and validated in their parenting role and their strengths and resources are highlighted.
Group therapy involves various clients who share the same challenges and goals. There is one or more therapists. Group therapy can be beneficial when clients support one another and share their experiences.
It can also foster hope to help clients see each others’ strengths and success and encourage each other.
There are therapeutic groups that focus on working through building reflection awareness and emotional and behavioral changes.
There are also psycho-educational groups that focus on building new knowledge about challenges / diagnoses and strengthening skills to deal with the challenges.
Improve troubled relationships with your partner, or other family members.
Our ideal Family and Couple counselling method helps the couples or families who face issues that affect their mental health and well being.
Help your children to navigate, when they face a rough time in life. The Child and Adolescent counselling deals with children and adolescents, helping them to open up their difficulties or secrets in mind.
The counsellor understands the root cause of the problem, and guide them to solve the issue completely.
In a safe and caring environment,the counsellor listen to your problems and emotions. An Individual counselling helps you to cope with your feelings , behaviors or haunting memories.
After an individual counselling, your wellness and comfort is assured, absolutely.
No information may be released to anyone without your written permission, with the following exceptions.
Exceptions to Confidentiality
Contact Information
CSI Garrison Wesley Church, Beside Trimulgherry Post Office, Ward No.7,
Lal Bazaar, Tirumalagiri,Secunderabad, Telangana 500015.
