Cohorts
Do you want to walk with a true friend while walking with Jesus?
Some get to the point of feeling so blessed that they can say “I have enough friends.” Others get so capable that they like the idea of helping others and don’t need (or want) others’ help. Still others gain so much confidence that they feel independent and think “all I need is Jesus.” These can be good things. But is even better to be had.
Our cohorts are designed to help you relate to God through interacting with brothers and sisters-in-Christ. Sometimes the experiences will be fun. They usually are, when celebrating with other members of the body. Other times, it will be downright challenging. We might suffer worse because of someone else, or even hurt one another by accident (1 Cor 12:12-26).
But these can be embraced when we share a commitment to seeing one another the way that Jesus sees us. Especially when it’s hard and requires personal humility to face oneself, and interpersonal empathy to hear the other. That is the only way that we can then begin to treat one another the way that we would treat Jesus (Matt 25:40). Then maybe, just maybe, we can become a little wiser (Prov 13:20).
* As with all ICCCED-T programs, 100% of revenue is dedicated to the benefit of the common good. This includes (a) supplementing donated funds that are directed to client sponsorships for economic hardships, as well as (b) investing in the non-profit’s ability to serve clients in ever-greater ways through volunteers and staff development funds.
Experiential Processing
Confronted by an experience that shakes your worldview at the core? Process what has happened externally and choose what to hold onto internally with brothers or sisters in a secure environment.
* We have groups that are men-only, women-only, or mixed-gender by age group (children-only, teenager-only, adult-only, elder-only.
Relational Trauma Healing
Affected by intergenerational trauma, relational infidelity, or racial injustice? Talk among friends while facilitated by counselors who help you be more aware of (and in control of) what’s going on in yourself, before influencing others more effectively (friends or enemies).
Career Actualization
Facing the pressure to perform—whether as a new professional, a rising star, or a 2nd career enthusiast? Be inspired by high performers from a variety of industries guided by a counselor with 25 years of corporate/nonprofit leadership and organizational strategy experience.
* We have one focused on combating compassion fatigue and vicarious
trauma among helpers (e.g., counselors, social workers, psychologists)!
Relationship Communication
Does your relationship good on paper but things sour when you open (or don’t open) your mouths? Want to make the most of what you have but don’t know (or forgot) how? Be cared for by counselors passionate about pre-marital groundwork, marital enhancement, or co-parenting alignment (together or separated).
Parenting Interactions
Can’t tell which is easier: to be a parent nor a child? Is life getting harder for both of you with today’s social challenges? Learn from counselors trained in early childhood interventions, neurodivergent capabilities, and oppositional behaviors among high-potential but high-risk children and adolescents.
Family Sanctification
Family conflicts getting to where you need an objective third-party who cares about the collective entity to mediate? Be supported by counselors dedicated to walking with you through normal everyday family drama, domestic violence (physical/emotional/spiritual abuse), or drawn-out divorce/custody court cases.
Dependence Realignment
Whether an addiction is chemical or behavioral, it is a deep-rooted rebellion that goes beyond mere actions. Come clean with a professional who is personable and vulnerable to share his own struggles with you first. Then, be not only be accountable to refrain from bad habits, but responsible for good discipline.
Domestic Abuse Prevention
Abuse of a physical nature is obvious; but abuse can include verbal, emotional, psychological, financial, and even spiritual oppression. Be guided by a professional who is trained to discern whether someone is oppressing you (or not), while supported by those who will take the time and make the effort to understand your nuances.
Caregiver Resilience
Do you struggle with caring about your loved one, or even knowing whether you should be caring about him/her? Be equipped by those who are experienced with compassion fatigue and able to help you walk on the proper (always loving, sometimes right) side of the fine line between enablement and empowerment.