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Christian Services"Biblically Empowering Churches to Resolve Conflict Peaceably" Our Christian service providers believe that through biblical principles, people are restored from hurtful experience, retored in relationships and enriched mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Therefore, on request of our clients, we provide Christ-centered counseling and mediation related services to assist believers in moving past old hurts and difficulties to experienceing healthier, fuller lives in Christ SERVICE PHILOSOPHYSince we offer our services in both Christian and secular formats, clients need to request a Christian counselor when making their initial appointment. Most insurance is accepted. In using a Christ-centered component in counseling, behaviors, thoughts and emotional patterns are discussed in light of scripture. Our service providers never impose personal beliefs or doctrinal views on any client. Clients are referred to their pastors for discussion of any doctrinal issue. With a client’s release, Innovative Alternatives, Inc. is open to consultation with pastors as needed. Mediation PhilosophyAccording to Matthew 18:15 & 16, “if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault… if he will not hear, take with you one or two more,” and Matthew 5:25, “Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court” These are the Biblical foundations for our mediation services. Church leaders may receive training from IAI Christian Trainers to learn to assist church members in resolving conflicts, or experienced mediators from IAI may perform mediations between members. This valuable service is needed throughout the Christian community to enable individuals to work through issues and conflicts. “Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give the devil an opportunity.” (Eph 4:26,27) Other Programs and ServicesTherapyMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IAI offers quality professional mental health services from a Christian perspective, including prayer and consulting God’s Word for answers to life struggles to assist clients in overcoming psychological, emotional and spiritual difficulties. These services are available to the Bay Area and surrounding communities for clients from age four to senior. Experienced Christian psychotherapists offer:
VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IAI is able to provide free individual, family and group therapy to any crime victim, immediate family member or eyewitness who may be experiencing trauma reactions. IAI serves individuals who have experienced such crimes as, but not limited to, domestic violence, sexual and/or physical assault, child physical and/or sexual abuse, robbery, stalking, kidnapping, adults molested as children and homicides. This program is funded in part through a grant from the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor’s Office. (free services are contingent upon individual eligibility and continued funding) Mediation GENERAL MEDIATION SERVICES
Mediation is a forum that utilizes scriptural principles to promote resolution of specific conflicts. IAI provides professional mediation services for highly complex, or potentially volatile situations such as:
FAMILY MEDIATION SERVICES We must strengthen and preserve families as they are the cornerstone of our society. To accomplish this goal, IAI offers a Christ-centered approach to family reconciliation mediation to achieve practical solutions to family conflict in a safe, constructive setting. The following is a list of mediation applications:
MULTICULTURAL MEDIATION Multicultural Mediation trains groups of teens and adults to recognize and understand cultural differences and to address issues before misunderstandings develop or unintentional offenses occur. This is a valuable program for churches, schools, public agencies, and businesses. RESOLVING CONFLICT GOD’S WAYDeveloping Church Reconciliation ProgramsPastors and church members are often devastated by unresolved conflict. IAI partners with churches for consultation, training and establishment of internal, church justice programs, structured to address conflict at all levels of Matthew 18:15-35. One of the most difficult aspects of a pastor’s ministry is dealing with internal conflict in the church. It is hard not to alienate some individuals who want, or may even insist that leaders take sides. According to Proverbs 30:33, “stirring up anger produces strife…” Then, James 3:18 tells us “peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.” IAI consultants prepare pastors and leaders to implement an internal church-based conflict resolution ministry. Church Crisis Response Services Consultation and mediated interventions for churches in chaos from conflict, creating future prevention strategies. Member to Member Mediation We all know we are not to allow anger to cause us to sin (Ephesians 4:26), but keeping the peace is quite a challenge. Innovative Alternatives, Inc. offers mediation for church members in conflict. Utilizing biblically based principles, mediation not only resolves conflict, but it helps bring about forgiveness, reconciliation and fosters stronger relationships. What a witness of God’s Word in action…“as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone” (Romans 12:18) Family Reconciliation Mediation “...Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires” (James 1:20) “…let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification (Romans 14:19). In keeping with God’s Word, we assist believers in reconciling conflicts with spouses, parents, siblings and extended family members through mediation. Peer Mediation in Christian Schools Train up a child...is a command that IAI takes seriously. IAI has been training students and faculty to implement Peer Mediation Programs in area public school districts since 1991; teaching students accountability and responsibility in relationships.
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