A.M.O.R Premarital/Remarital Counseling

 

An A.M.O.R. Counselor is just a phone call away, “don't delay to begin your transformational journey  today.”

 

Types of A.M.O.R. Counseling

Marriage and family counseling

Premarital/Remarital Counseling.

Guidance and career counseling.

Rehabilitation counseling.

Mental health counseling.

Substance abuse counseling.

Spiritual Counseling

Educational Counseling.

 

Goals of AMOR Counseling

 

Facilitating behaviour change.

Improving the ability to establish and maintain healthy relationships.

Enhancing the  effectiveness and ability to cope with life challenges.

Promoting the decision-making process and facilitating potential development.

 

Skills of an AMOR Counselor

 

Empathic

Active Listening Skills.

Social and Communication Skills.

Boundary Setting.

Critical Thinking.

Positive Reinforcement

Validation

 

Why you need Counseling

Counseling is a therapeutic modality. Many people are unaware of five common reasons that counseling is a mental health service that multitudes of people throughout the world need. Why do we need counseling? Life is stressful and difficult. In the beginning of the classic book The Road Less Travelled, author M. Scott Peck states:

 

"Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is difficult-once we truly understand and accept it-then life is no longer difficult. Because once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters."

Once someone comes to terms with how hard life is, their journey becomes easier. Acceptance is the key to happiness. With that in mind, knowing that life is hard, it's natural to ask for help from time to time. One of the most reliable and consistent ways to get help navigating some of life's challenges is by seeking counseling.

Here are some reasons that people need counseling.

 

People Aren't Getting the Help They Need

According to the American Psychological Association, out of the United States out of the 8.9 million adults who have mental illness 44 percent received mental health treatment in 2017. That means that less than half of the people who have mental health issues are getting proper care. The statistics speak for themselves, and something needs to change for people to maintain emotional wellness. Part of that shift has to do with showing people the value of counseling. For people to see that value, they need to take the leap and meet with a counselor. Once they do that, they'll notice a dramatic shift in their lives and recognize that their emotional well-being improves.

 

Counseling Treats Mental Illness

If you live with depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder, you likely experience times of distress in addition to common life challenges. Many people who have a mental illness recognize the value of counseling and see a counselor. However, as stated above, there are plenty of individuals who do not receive the care that they desperately need for mental health issues. According to a 2004 study, 48 percent of Americans were actively seeking out mental health treatment, which means that these people saw the value of counseling. However, there are barriers to mental health services in The United States that are somewhat out of the client's control. Despite the barriers, which we will discuss in a moment, counseling is an excellent way to treat chronic mental illness.

 

Money Troubles

The majority of Americans are in a significant amount of debt. Their financial difficulties could be due to lack of consistent income, poverty, compulsive spending, gambling addiction, substance abuse or other mental health issues. Managing money or matters surrounding money is extremely real and impact our lives on a daily basis. Money can cause people anxiety, panic attacks, depression and other mental health issues.

 

Ironically, one of the most significant roadblocks people face when trying to find a counselor and enter counseling is the cost. Many people don't have health insurance or their limited coverage for mental health services prevents them from getting care. There are low-cost clinics where people can get care. However, many times the waitlists for these places is long, and it's difficult to get a therapist promptly. If a person is suffering from suicidal ideation or severe mental illness, they should not wait a long time to see a provider. Unfortunately, providers tell patients who have critical conditions to go to the Emergency Room. They see a doctor for emergent care and are promptly sent home without so much as a referral to a therapist.

 

When in a Crisis, An A.M.O.R. Counselor Can Help

If your are expressing suicidal thoughts, whether those are passive or have an active plan to end your life, we can help. An AMOR counselor is an experienced  trained counselor and provides a safe place to express to express your feelings. We are dedicated to helping you get to a place of emotional wellness and stability.

 

At AMOR we understand and  take into consideration the financial roadblocks to obtaining mental health counseling and we can provide services on a sliding scale based on your income. For the amount most insurances charge for co-pays we can charge a percentage of that for a 45-minute session with a 3,6,9 or 12 month contract.

 

Don't let finances keep you stuck, invest in your mind-health, you deserve to have the best.