A Counselor’s Character Matters

A Counselor’s Character Matters

Aug 8, 2021 | Blog, Counseling, Methodology

Some readers of this blog have been counseling a long time; others are new to helping others. No matter how much experience we’ve had, it is good to think back to our beginning counseling classes where we learned the importance of the helper’s character. She should be...
Reconciling Friendships After Conflict

Reconciling Friendships After Conflict

Jun 3, 2021 | Counseling

I nearly ruined a relationship with a counselee. I want to share the lessons I learned from my mistake and share a testimony of God’s grace to bring reconciliation.   All of us value the friendships which develop through...
Caroline’s New Book: When Words Matter Most

Caroline’s New Book: When Words Matter Most

May 6, 2021 | Counseling, Featured

I am very excited that my wife, best friend, and favorite counselor, Caroline Newheiser, has co-authored her first book, along with our dear friend Cheryl Marshall, to be published by Crossway. This book contains wonderful practical wisdom for ladies who want to honor...
Help for the Counselor Who Feels Overwhelmed

Help for the Counselor Who Feels Overwhelmed

Feb 18, 2021 | Blog, Counseling

Recently a conversation with a friend ended with the question, “How do you handle meeting with so many women without getting overwhelmed?” This caring person became a friend because we have spent hours together talking through some very difficult issues in her life....
Lessons Learned from a Fallen Pastor

Lessons Learned from a Fallen Pastor

Dec 2, 2020 | Counseling, Jim

Introduction (by Jim Newheiser) Recently, the BCC presented a blog about “Helping Adult Victims of Clergy Sexual Abuse,” authored by Caroline Newheiser along with an anonymous victim. A fallen pastor who read Caroline’s blog contacted me and wanted to tell his story...