Mark I. Thompson
780-454-8644 (Home Office)
780-963-4048 (Church Office)
I have a B.Ed from the University of Calgary and a Graduate Degree in
Counseling from the University of Alberta. I have over twenty years of teaching and
counseling experience in public and private school systems, and have spent several years on the mission field as a spiritual
counselor. I have done extensive work with adults in the areas of anger management, healing from dysfunctional past experiences as well as teaching and encouraging clients on their spiritual journeys.
Whatever your reason for seeking counseling be assured that I offer a grace-filled, safe and confidential environment. Your needs will be met by a qualified compassionate
counselor.
Carla Houston
780-963-4048 (Church Office)
PROGRAMS:
Individual Counseling: Children, teens, adults - years of working in school systems, with adults in a variety of situations provide an extensive background for assisting those who desire
counseling on an individual basis.
Pre-marital Counseling: Using the Prepare/Enrich Program.
Marriage/Family Counseling: Whenever possible, using the 'Short-term Solution' focus, to reframe traditional ways of thinking and approaching problems in relationships.
Pastoral Counseling: Years spent in working with missionaries and pastors, dealing with sensitive issues in a
non-judgmental atmosphere.
Personal Growth and Lay Counseling Course: Offered in conjunction with Immanuel Training Centre.
Anger Management Workshops: Looking at a variety of ways to deal with anger that is causing problems in personal relationships
MY MANDATE IS TO ENCOURAGE:
Acceptance of Grace: We have a power greater than ourselves to walk through life with us and gives us unmerited
favor.
Healing: Healing... through gospel
principles of renunciation, forgiveness,, confession, repentance, deliverance, blessing and others.
Change: Change in our characters by the process of Sanctification... our lives are changed by the power of the Holy Spirit.
DO YOU NEED HELP WITH...?
- Communication
- Partner/Relational Problems
- Eating disorders
- Adolescent school/relationship issues
- Stress, Anxiety and Depression
- Psychological disorder coping mechanisms
- Conflict resolution/mediation
- Physical, sexual, or emotional abuse
- Spiritual abuse issues
- Separation and divorce
- Bereavement
- Cross-cultural issues in relationships
- Low self-esteem
- Sexual Identity
- Anger management
- Family Violence
- Substance Abuse
- Pastoral issues
- Re-entry issues with children
FEES:
The Counselling Ministry works on a donation basis.
IMMANUEL
LUTHERAN CHURCH