Services


Premarital counseling
Julie is a certified Prepare-Enrich Counselor, through Life Innovations, Inc. http://www.prepare-enrich.com.

This is a well designed program that assesses strengths and weaknesses of the couple in all the major areas that research has shown to be significant determinants of marriage success. After assessment, the couple is counseled according to their results.

Marriage or couples counseling
Part of the Prepare-Enrich program Julie is certified in is for marriage enrichment. In addition to this program, Julie enjoys marriage and couples counseling in general, but also counsels many couples hurt by infidelity or sexual addiction.

Phone Counseling
Julie does frequent phone counseling for people who live too far to travel weekly. Some she has never seen in person and their issues are various. Others are couples or individuals from out of state who have come for a week or weekend intensive with Julie. If they cannot find a sexual addiction specialist in their area, Julie gives them the option of phone counseling.

Speaking Topics
• Sexual Integrity in a Sexually Invasive America
• Sexual Addiction in the Churches
• Ministering to Spouses of Sexual Addicts
• Being a Big Girl (codependency)
• Safe People (boundaries)
• Premarital Preparedness
• Communication in relationships
• Anger Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Ministering to Post Abortion Members
• Spiritual/Religious Abuse
• Telling Yourself the Truth (anxiety, depression, anger, negative self-talk)

Anger management
Julie helps the client look behind the anger, as it is a secondary emotion. Many times it is actually more about fear or hurt. The client is helped in expressing feelings in a healthier way. Julie also believes how a person thinks is vital to anger management. The bible states in Proverbs 23:7 "As a man thinks in his heart, so is he." Counseling is based on the biblical principle that one's feelings, passions and behavior are subject to and conditioned by the way one thinks. Also drawing on the psychological theory of cognitive behaviorism, the client learns how to identify the unhealthy thinking patterns that have lead to anger and then how to replace them with truth.

Post Abortion Syndrome
Julie was recently in a video shoot about Post Abortion Syndrome, that you may find at Pregnancy Centers in the U.S. In addition, she is involved with LifeHouse Ministries, A Christ-Centered Sanctuary for Those Touched by an Unplanned Pregnancy.

Julie has also served as counselor for post-abortion clients in a Crisis Pregnancy Center.

As a result of a prior abortion, many people experience depression, relational problems, anger outbursts, and other symptoms.

Infertility
Julie counsels couples and individuals with great compassion and empathy on this topic. Grieving and spiritual issues are some of the counseling topics attached to the difficult struggle of infertility.

Stress reduction
Whether it is job stress, stress from relationships, or some other source, Julie is adept at identifying the triggers, looking at core issues and working with a client to reduce the stressful effects on their emotional well-being.

Anxiety
Being trained in trauma, Julie works with those experiencing panic attacks, general anxiety, phobias, transitional anxiety, or post traumatic stress disorder.

Boundaries
Having clear boundaries is essential to a healthy, balanced lifestyle. In the book, Boundaries, Cloud and Townsend state a boundary to be a personal property line that marks those things for which we are responsible. In other words, boundaries define who we are and who we are not. Boundaries impact all areas of our lives:

• Physical boundaries help us determine who may touch us and under what circumstances.
• Mental boundaries give us the freedom to have our own thoughts and opinions.
• Emotional boundaries help us to deal with our own emotions and disengage from the harmful, manipulative emotions of others.
• Spiritual boundaries help us to distinguish God's will from our own and give us renewed awe for our Creator

Depression
The symptoms of depression can vary from person to person. One may go through moods of highs and lows, and another person may want to sleep all the time, while yet another may not be able to sleep at all. Julie is proficient in assessing and treating different forms of mood disorders.

Grief and Loss
There are many issues that call for grieving besides losing a loved one to death or divorce. The grieving process is a part of living, an element of transition. However, if one minimizes the importance and avoids the process, it can cause problems in other areas of one's life. Julie counsels many clients to identify their losses, grieve, and grow through the process.

Codependency
A warped sense of responsibility, being easily controlled, and controlling others are primary characteristics of codependency. It is not a surface problem, so external solutions don't help. Pat Springle, author of Codependency states "A deep hurt---an unmet need for love and acceptance---either numbs the codependent or drives him to accomplish goals so he can please people and win their approval. Codependent emotions and actions are designed to blunt pain and gain a desperately needed sense of worth. God has a different plan; a plan for stability and security; a plan for love, protection, and provision." A large part of Julie's practice is devoted to clients struggling with codependency. She helps them understand the origin, spiritual issues, and how to walk through the journey to healing.

Conflict Resolution
Julie has spoken at workshops for engaged couples on conflict resolution. In addition, she helped edit a book, The Hear Process, by Deborah Moncrief on conflict resolution in marriage. Some researchers point to poor conflict resolution as the highest predictor of divorce. Couples can learn how to communicate in a way in which not only resolves their conflicts, but enhances the relationship. Julie has also counseled others wanting to learn good conflict resolution skills in business or work, friendships, and family. 


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