Graduated from Foundations for Counseling Ministry (2025)

The Foundations for Counseling Ministry is more than just a school; it’s a deep dive into how God designed the human heart to heal. It bridges the gap between biblical truth and practical mental health tools.

During my time in the school, we focused on:

• The Heart of the Matter: Moving past surface-level symptoms to find the "root issues"—the places where past trauma or family patterns have shaped how we see ourselves and God.

• Clinical Tools: Learning professional skills like active listening, mapping out family genograms to identify generational cycles, and healthy conflict resolution.

• Holy Spirit-Led Healing: Recognizing that while tools are helpful, the Holy Spirit is the ultimate Counselor. We learn how to invite Him into the room to bring the kind of freedom that only He can provide.

• Restoration: Helping people process grief, break through cycles of shame, and walk the difficult but rewarding path of forgiveness.

In short, FCM equipped me with a "first-aid kit" for the soul, allowing me to sit with people in their darkest moments and help point them toward the light of Christ.