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Counseling Agreement Form<\/strong>
The following outlines several conditions upon which counseling cases will be initiated. While
this is not meant to be exhaustive in scope, it does represent our philosophy of biblical
counseling, a vital aspect of the shepherding ministry of Christ Covenant Church.
Our Goal<\/strong>
Our goal in providing biblical counseling is to help you meet the challenges of life in a way that
will please and honor the Lord Jesus Christ and allow you to enjoy His love and His plans for
your life. We\u2019re glad that you\u2019re taking this important step to seek godly counsel. No matter what
your situation, this is a time in your life that the God of all creation knows and understands
completely and therefore, there is great hope! This form allows us to communicate some of our
perspectives and convictions which we believe honors God and will help you.
Biblical Basis<\/strong>
We believe that the Bible provides thorough guidance and instruction for faith and life. (2 Peter
1:3; Romans 15:4) Therefore, our counseling is based solely on scriptural principles rather than
those of professional Psychology or Psychiatry.
Not Professional Advice<\/strong>
I understand and agree that Christ Covenant will only be providing spiritual guidance and
biblical support and cannot provide mental health, clinical, or diagnostic Psychotherapy. If you
have significant legal, financial, medical or other technical questions, you should seek advice
from independent professionals not associated with Christ Covenant Church.
By signing this \u201cConsent to Biblical Counseling\u201d agreement, I do hereby waive, release, and
discharge Christ Covenant Church from any liability and all injuries, whether emotional or
physical, which I may sustain while enrolled in Christ Covenant Church counseling. I do state
my intention to waive any such claims and never assert any claim of any motive against Christ
Covenant Church or the Counseling ministry of Christ Covenant Church.
Confidentiality<\/strong>
Confidentiality is an important aspect of the counseling process, and we will carefully guard and
protect the information you entrust to us. For your own safety and for the protection of other
individuals whether directly or indirectly, there are some certain exceptions to this policy when it
may become necessary for the counselor to share particular information with others:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. If during the course of counseling, the counselor and or the leadership of Christ Covenant
    Church determines that a threat of physical harm to the counselee or to another person is
    imminent (including Child, Sexual, or Elderly abuse), the appropriate individuals and authorities
    will be notified, by law, in accordance with following Florida Statutes: FS 39.201; FS 39.202; FS
    39.204; FS 490.0147; FS 491.0147.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. When a counselor is uncertain of how to proceed or address a particular problem and needs to
    seek counsel and guidance from the Senior Pastor and or Elders of Christ Covenant Church.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Criminal incidents which are revealed or come to be known during the course of the
    counseling relationship that endanger the counselee, family members, church members, or other
    individuals.
    Resolution of Conflicts<\/strong>
    On rare occasions where a conflict may arise between counselor and counselee:
    In order to make sure that any such conflicts will be resolved in a biblically faithful manner, we
    require all of our counselees to agree that any dispute that arises with the counselor or with
    Christ Covenant Church as a result of counseling, will be settled with mediation within the
    church according to the principles of scripture and the authority\/leadership body of this local
    church.
    Termination of Counseling<\/strong>
    At any time during the counseling process, for reason(s) sufficient to him\/her, the counselee, or
    the counselor, shall have the option of terminating the counseling relationship.
    Fees<\/strong>
    This is a grace ministry of Christ Covenant Church and as such, there are no fees associated for
    members of this Church.
    Having clarified the principles and policies of our counseling ministry, we welcome the
    opportunity to come alongside you in the name of Christ to bring help and hope, and to seek
    God\u2019s transformational work in your life.
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    If you have any questions about these guidelines, please speak with one of the elders. If these
    guidelines are acceptable to you, please sign below.<\/p>\n\n\n