The Bethesda Family
Services Foundation Relational
Healing model was developed to help individuals (children and adults)
heal emotional wounds caused by those who betrayed them. Bethesda's Relationship
Sequence is consistent with virtually every therapeutic model used by providers
thus far. It is not a replacement for existing models that are successful.
It does however, provide a much simpler approach for children and
families who are trying to understand and trust the therapeutic process.
In short,
Bethesda has "translated" the therapeutic language for the
public at large, thereby increasing the trust level between the therapist
and those who are afflicted. This is simplified in "Four Steps
to Emotional Healing," which
provides a therapeutic journey that results in lasting change:
Admission and Grieving: The
first step toward victory and healing, after a primary relationship
has broken down, is admission and grieving. As pain is poured out,
healing begins to pour in. "The
rain of grieving will quench the fire of rage."
Confrontation
and Disclosure: The victim is now ready to confront his
painful past and the offender(s) who contributed
to it. This process begins with a series of assignments
which are set forth in letter
form by the victim to his parent(s) and/or offender(s). When these written memories are applied, the
result is truly life-changing for the participant. The final stage
of confrontation
and disclosure
requires the victim to take accountability for
his offenses of retaliation toward his own victim(s). This allows for complete
restoration.
Forgiveness and
Reconciliation: This third stage requires a purposeful decision
on the part of the victim to let go of the bitterness and rage
that previously owned him. He is not surrendering to the offender,
but rather the bitterness he feels toward the offender. The choice
to forgive is always difficult, but only this decision will bring
genuine emotional healing to the victim and those around him.
Restoration and
Healing: After the victim has progressed through each of
the three previous steps to healing, he is now at peace with his
past and able to regulate his emotions. He must then make a contractual
commitment to release his offender(s) and move forward toward rebuilding
his current relationships. This results in emotional and relational
healing. Only then is he able to develop healthy and lasting relationships.
For more information on Bethesda Family Services Foundation,
feel free to e-mail us
today or call (570) 523-0605.
