Foundational Policies
Counseling, Coaching & Biblical Transformation Ministry Services
Our counseling and coaching services are unique and effective because we provide:
• Professional counseling and coaching services are distinctly Christian in foundation and practice.
• The Bible is our foundation for truth in our practice and our standard for empowering others to build healthy relationships.
• Guidance and discernment from the Holy Spirit are used in the counseling/coaching process.
• We utilize current research for best practices that support Biblical truth and Christ-centered wisdom.
• Our approach is unique in that it is eclectic - borrowing truths and transformational techniques from several trusted sources.
• Our defining quality at GRM is our ability to converge traditional Biblical counseling with the supernatural power of God that authentically transforms lives and establishes lasting change.
Certification and Accountability:
• Our team is committed to excellence, researching the best practices and routinely evaluating our services with the goal of increasing our effectiveness and remaining cutting-edge.
• We are also dedicated to staying current in our certifications and are members of the American Association of Christian Counselors, which serves as our accountability as professionals.
We are also members of:
- Oral Roberts University Ministers Alliance, Tulsa, OK
- Regent University Alumni Association, Virginia Beach, VA
Get Real Ministries is supervised and governed by the Advisory Board of Directors of The Fellowship of Get Real Ministries, Inc.
Confidentiality:
We are committed to keeping everything you share confidential. The law, professional ethics, and common sense prohibits anything you say or do from being shared with anyone else without your written permission. There are, however, some exceptions, which you should know about:
• If the court or an agency of the court has referred you, we may be required to furnish information to them.
• If you are involved in certain kinds of litigation and inform the court of services you have received from us, you may be waiving your right to have your records remain confidential.
• If you threaten to harm yourself or someone else, we are obligated to inform potential helpers or victims.
• If there is reason to suspect child abuse or neglect, we are obligated to report this to the appropriate state agency.
• If you are a minor, your parents or guardians will be informed of your progress in the process.
Children:
• We work with children in a family setting where parents are willing participants.
• We do not specialize in counseling, coaching or ministering with children, as individuals. However, we will take in consideration special cases and circumstances.
• We are not equipped to supervise children; please do not leave your children unattended in the waiting room.
• Please do not bring your child/children to individual sessions, unless it is a nursing infant.
