OVERVIEW This download will help you discover the risks of providing counseling to your church members and how vulnerable your church is to legal problems associated with counseling. Then use these tips to make your counseling ministry safer. Plus, find out why youth pastors may be at increased risk of legal issues when it comes to caring for church members. TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW Avoiding Counseling Pitfalls Setting healthy boundaries for church counseling. By Jeff Hanna ASSESSMENT Safe Counseling Practices Checklist to help assess your risk. By Jeff Hanna HOW TO Why Your Church Needs Counseling Policies One case illustrates the need to be proactive. By Richard R. Hammar FOR YOUTH PASTORS What Youth Pastors Should Know about Counseling You may be at greater risk for legal problems than you realized. by Richard R. Hammar THE LEGAL SIDE Counseling Risks 101 Offering counsel is a valuable ministry, but it doesn’t come without its dangers. By Richard R. Hammar IT’S TRUE Counsel Us Not Into Temptation Can we offer help and yet remain safe? By Andre Bustanoby LEADER’S GUIDE Resource Center Quick tips and recommended resources ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Type: Download Pages: 19 RELATED PRODUCTS Safeguarding Counseling |
