We believe in what you and your ministry and are highly motivated to assist you to ever greater levels of effectiveness.

The Restoration/Personal Growth Program is available to you when you need psychological and pastoral insight into the problems you are facing.

Restoration/Personal Growth Program

Purpose:

The Restoration and Personal Growth Program exists to meet the needs of missionaries and pastors who have encountered difficulties in their fields of service. A primary goal is to help Christian workers increase their effectiveness in their personal lives and ministry. Through an intense team approach in a residential setting, we at Link Care are committed to the principle that lasting effectiveness comes only when the Spirit of God motivates and empowers all that we do.

Through a team approach, clients receive professional counsel and guidance that relate to their whole person: body, soul, and spirit. The length of stay varies, depending on the presenting problems and available resources. We encourage a one-month, open-ended stay that would enable additional assistance, if needed. The average stay is between 2-3 months, but some clients have come for as little as 1-2 weeks.

The components of Link Care's treatment plan include:

Diagnostic Assessment

Upon arrival at Link Care, the client completes two assessments: psychological and spiritual. The psychological assessment looks at psychological functioning and behaviors which are likely sources of difficulties. The spiritual assessment focuses on spiritual history and development. The results from these assessments, coupled with information from the referring organization, are used to help form a treatment plan and guide the therapists and pastors.

Individual & Marital Therapy

A therapist is assigned to a client and will conduct anywhere from three to five sessions per week (or more) to explore issues relating to the presenting problems. With families, there may be multiple therapists assigned to work with different family members.

Pastoral Care

Each client is assigned a Pastoral Counselor with whom he will meet one to two times weekly to help explore areas of spiritual formation and growth, including identity in Christ issues, view of God and His view of them, and spiritual conflict in the midst of ministry. The goal of the Pastoral Care component is to help clients increase their intimacy with Jesus Christ and experience His grace and power in increasing ways in their life and ministry.

Men's Group & Women's Group

These weekly 90-minute group sessions, led by a therapist, are intended to help explore areas of growth and to gain perspective and insight of others who are also participating in the program.

Community Group

This weekly 90-minute gathering is for all adult clients on campus. The format is more didactic in nature and often covers such topics as boundaries in ministry and personal life, overcoming shame and experiencing God's grace, and growing in relationship with Christ. Optional sharing of prayer requests is also an important part of this group.

Family Potluck

A potluck is held once a week for all adults and children on campus. This is a social time of community, of sharing a variety of different kinds of food, of fellowship over a meal, and of getting to know others on campus.

Kids Club

Apart from individual therapy that children may receive, there is a Kids Club program three times a week for children to attend. The age range is from 3 to 12 and the Club consists of various activities. This time is recreational and designed to give specialized attention to children's play needs.

Community Infusion

For teenagers, 13-17, this once-a-week gathering provides a place for fun, fellowship, and connecting with other young people on campus. Community Infusion is offered when the teen population requires it.

Physical Exercise

An optional component of the program involves going to a nearby health club and working out as often as desired. A swimming pool is available on campus, as well as a basketball and volleyball court.

Other Notable Information:

Accommodations

Accommodations are on the Link Care campus, in either a three-bedroom, a one-bedroom, or a studio apartment. Linens and cooking equipment are furnished. Each family unit is responsible for the purchasing and preparation of food. We are unable to accommodate pets.

Program Cost

The cost of the Restoration & Personal Growth program varies widely, depending on the number of family members receiving services and the length of time spent at Link Care. A detailed estimate of the first month's costs will be given to clients prior to their arrival at Link Care.

Volunteer Service

Each client is encouraged to volunteer for up to four hours a week around the campus doing various tasks. This allows clients to get their minds off their issues for a time, as well as have an outlet for physical exercise.

Library

Link Care has an on-campus library where books can be checked out. We strive to have books in the library that are recommended reading from counselors.

Individuals may contact Link Care directly by calling 559-439-5920, and asking for the New Client Coordinator. Or they may e-mail their questions to the following address: info@linkcare.org

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