{"id":362,"date":"2012-02-08T10:53:53","date_gmt":"2012-02-08T16:53:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/berscheidcounseling.com\/?page_id=362"},"modified":"2023-11-18T13:20:44","modified_gmt":"2023-11-18T19:20:44","slug":"christian-marriage-counseling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/berscheidcounseling.com\/?page_id=362","title":{"rendered":"Christian Marriage Counseling"},"content":{"rendered":"

Christian Marriage Counseling<\/strong><\/em> is an exciting and challenging field of work.\u00a0 With over 25 years clinical experience in marital counseling I am more optimistic than ever.\u00a0 I have seen many couples overcome their problems, improve their marriage, and become better husbands, wives and parents \u2013 even in the midst of challenging life circumstances.\u00a0 Celebrating 30 years of my own marriage, I am keenly aware of the opportunities and challenges marriage has to offer.\u00a0 Add children, parenting, work, home management, intimacy and communication to the mix, and there you have it \u2013 myriad opportunities for character growth, maturity and change!<\/p>\n

Overall, I believe in the resilience of marriage \u2013 God gives us brilliant and resourceful ways to resolve many riddles and challenges facing our lives.\u00a0 There are times, however, when a couple or family face unexpected or unknown challenges and need outside help.\u00a0 There is no shame in counsel as Proverbs 11:14 reminds us: “Victory is assured with many advisers.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Perhaps an unforeseen crisis or long-term problem needs resolution.\u00a0 Life transitions also place stress on a marriage \u2013 birth of a child, illness in the family, a job change or move, children going away to college \u2013 these events can challenge a couple’s ability to thrive.\u00a0 My job is to walk with couples and help them create positive movement and permanent change in their relationship.\u00a0 To grow deeper and more secure in their relationship with God and each other.<\/p>\n

How I facilitate the Marriage Therapy process …<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I use everything learned in my academic, clinical and personal experience to help couples optimize their marriage and realize their marital goals.\u00a0 Together we work hard, we have fun, we pray, we agonize, scrutinize, strategize and get the marriage back on a solid foundation.\u00a0 My reputation is one of hard work, common sense, figure out the truth and orchestrate solution-based strategies to achieve permanent change.\u00a0 There is no “cookie-cutter” approach to marital therapy.\u00a0 Experience has taught me to recognize some common and not-so-common patterns of behavior that can adversely affect a relationship.\u00a0 I am not afraid to use humor and laughter when appropriate \u2013 but not sarcasm.\u00a0 It is good to laugh in the midst of our struggles when we can!\u00a0 This is very different than “making light” of a situation, however.<\/p>\n

Synopsis of my marriage philosophy:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

When two people join together in marriage a “new creation” is formed.\u00a0 If invited and allowed, God actively becomes an intrinsic part of that marriage’s foundation.\u00a0 Becoming “one” involves more than joining two names together or forming a physical sexual union.\u00a0 Oneness involves the joining of spirit, soul and body.\u00a0 If any one of these core elements is missing the marriage relationship is incomplete and suffers.<\/p>\n

Successful marriage environments are grounded in kindness, safety, and trust \u2013 all manifestations of genuine love.\u00a0 All marriages undergo changes and challenges from time to time, but couples who do not purposefully engage these opportunities run the risk of their love growing dim.\u00a0 Or worse, a cold, dying or dead marriage in one regard or another.<\/p>\n

Highly effective marriages allow each person the freedom to be who you are within the safety and acceptance of a loving and committed relationship.\u00a0 This type of freedom requires maturity and trust \u2013 and work.\u00a0 Marriage must be sustained, protected and nurtured by acts of kindness and love.\u00a0 Genuine love is a living, dynamic force empowered by the grace of God; it must be activated to thrive.\u00a0 As a contemporary Christian song declares: “Love is an action verb!”<\/em><\/p>\n

Sometimes marriage requires sanctification and deep cleansing prayer to initiate forgiveness and restoration.\u00a0 This requires hard work, honesty, trust, and faith in God to do His part in the healing process.\u00a0 As couples let go of their defenses and learn to walk in God’s grace, they overcome many obstacles facing wholeness in their marriage.\u00a0 I welcome any individual or couple who wants to build or sanctify their marriage.\u00a0 Sometimes a couple is looking for major cleansing, renewal and change.\u00a0 Others seek help to create movement in a stable, yet “stale” marriage.\u00a0 Whatever the request or need, I am honored to offer my services in the Lord.<\/p>\n

If you awaken to discover your marriage has become stale, or you are facing various trials, please call me to set a confidential appointment.<\/p>\n

God bless you and your marriage.\u00a0 With God all things are possible!<\/p>\n

“Remain alert, stand firm in your faith,<\/em>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 be courageous, be strong.<\/em>
\nLet all that you do be done in love.”<\/em><\/p>\n

_____ 1 Corinthians 16:13<\/em><\/p>\n

When only ONE PERSON is willing or available to receive marital counseling, please click this link below:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Marriage Counseling by One Individual?<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Thomas Isaac Berscheid, MA, LPC, LMFT
\nOrdained Minister and Certified Life Coach
\n____________________________________________________
\n700 Twelve Oaks Center Drive, Suite 264 \u2013 Wayzata, MN 55391
\nPhone: 763-227-3431<\/address>\n

\u00a9 2012 all rights reserved<\/p>\n

Christian Counseling Marriage Minneapolis; Wayzata; Eden Prairie<\/a><\/address>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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