July 3rd, 2008 at 5:16 pm (Meetings)
The BCCA will be taking a break from meeting for the next 2 months. What that means is we will not be meeting on July 10 at the Tabernacle or at Cracker Barrel on August 14th.
We will resume meeting in September 2008. Please stay tuned and make plans to join us for fellowship and training in the months to come.
I look forward to seeing you all again in September!
Jean
June 12th, 2008 at 7:43 am (Meetings)
This morning a group of counselor’s met at the Viera/Suntree Cracker Barrel for a lively and encouraging breakfast together.
Dr. Bob Bowers informed us that he will be teaching his anger management class for women starting in July. Jean LeStourgeon, LMHC, will be teaching a marriage skills class for couples starting in July at Trinity Presbyterian in Satellite Beach. More information on both of these opportunities will be forth coming.
Additionally, there was lively discussion about various aspects of incorporating spiritual warfare into counseling, differing thoughts on the subject and approaches…which reminds me…
Dr. Roger Boehm of Center for Christian Counseling in Titusville is teaching his one day seminar on Spiritual Warfare on Monday, June 30th. Please contact his office to register or for more information: 321-269-0404. Roger, who is licensed through NCCA, has extensive experience in counseling individuals with histories in occult practices as well as those suffering from the effects of SRA and DID.
Please mark your calenders for our next Networking and Training meeting Thursday, July 10th at the Tabernacle Community Church in Melbourne.
Soli Deo Gloria,
Jean
May 8th, 2008 at 7:39 am (Uncategorized)
A wonderful gathering of professional, lay and pastoral Christian counselors met this morning at the Tabernacle Community Church in Melbourne from 8AM to 9:30AM
After a time of networking we heard from Roger Wilson, Elder at the Tab. Roger has been doing counseling for years (though not much lately). He exhorted us from 1 Corinthians 12, helping us to understand, expect and depend upon God the Holy Spirit to empower each of us with the faith, wisdom, knowledge etc. that is needed for each client situation we encounter.
Additionally, Pam Fletcher, LMHC, at some time in the near future, will be doing an extensive CEU training on “Anger” sponsored by the Tabernacle. We will send more information along as we get it. To contact Pam about counseling or Anger management training please contact her at 749-3589.
Sarah Ledbetter (243-5803) is looking for opportunities to spread the word about the Eckerd Mentoring Program for children of prisoners with churches and organizations.
The meeting was closed and bathed in prayer as we broke into groups of 2 to pray for and encourage one another.
Our next gathering will be a networking breakfast at the Cracker Barrel Viera/Suntree from 8AM-9AM on Thursday June 12th.
Until then, be blessed,
Jean
April 28th, 2008 at 7:10 am (Meetings)
All Christian Counselors - professional, pastoral and lay counselors - are invited to attend the Brevard Christian Counselors Association (BCCA) meeting on Thursday, May 8th. The meeting will be held at the usual location the Tabernacle community church, 1619 Ferndale Avenue, Melbourne. The meeting is held in the main conference room facing Ferndale from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.
In addition to networking there will be a brief training opportunity. Our trainer this month is Roger Wilson who will be sharing his wisdom on “A Counselor’s Spiritual Toolkit.”
Refreshments will be served.
In His joy!
Jean
April 10th, 2008 at 8:08 am (Meetings)
Ever feel like you’re running on empty and and find yourself praying with greater frequency, “God just give me strength to make it through the day”? Would you like to really get energized to start your day? Try meeting with 10 like minded Christian counselors for breakfast at Cracker Barrel. (See the Networking Breakfasts link on the left for the schedule.)
The BCCA networking breakfasts are great places to get recharged - meeting with like minded Christian professionals is always a great encouragement. This morning there was a lot of discussion about upcoming seminars: This morning some of our members were on their way to a seminar on “His Brain, Her Brain” at the Rialto. Tomorrow, Friday April 11, 2008, from 10-2 there is a seminar at the Rialto on Domestic Violence: Hidden Head and Brain Injury with Jenny Johnstone Smith an expert in the arena of Domestic Violence. There will be CEU’s available. The seminar is $45, includes lunch and is payable at the door.
The BCCA breakfasts are also a great place to connect for consultations on cases. What a help to have other professionals available to bounce ideas off of. We bless one another when we meet together.
Other announcements this morning included: Diana Sivadon of Hope Ministries is going through Certified Christian Coach Training in an online course through Erickson College with Tony Husted . Joye Heal, LCSW, recently joined with Links of Hope. She will be doing counseling with children and families. Also, stay tuned for invitations to the LifeBridge Diagnostics open house. Sarah Ledbetter with Eckerd Youth Alternatives is looking for children of prisoners who need mentoring. If you know a child who would benefit, please call her at 243-5803.
The next BCCA Networking and Training Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 8th from 8AM to 9:30 AM at the Tabernacle. Roger Wilson will be speaking on “A Counselor’s Spiritual Toolkit.”
The next Networking Breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, June 12, from 8 AM to 9AM. The location is the Cracker Barrel (Viera/Suntree exit).
In His Joy,
Jean
March 14th, 2008 at 3:41 pm (Meetings)
First let me say, “Many thanks” to the Tabernacle Community Church for being such gracious hosts for our bi-monthly meetings.
During this morning’s meeting we took time to network over coffee, fruit and other goodies. There were several new faces this morning: Don Blair from The Fire Place, a Pastoral counseling and prayer ministry in Viera, Joy Heal, LMHC of Life Paths of Florida (246-4305), and Linda Dixon with Hope Recovery Ministries.
Another new face was Sarah Ledbetter with Eckerd Youth Alternatives. She came to inform the BCCA counselors of her program that connects teenagers whose parents are incarcerated with mentors. This can be accomplished by a counselor or parent referral. For more information please contact Sarah at 243-5803.
The guest speaker this morning was “Dr. Bob” Bowers, who spoke to us about the fullness of forgiveness. He has written a book with the same title that outlines 8 very specific steps to forgiveness. The brief presentation was powerful and effective. Dr. Bob also speaks on Anger Management and will be offering an anger management class soon. For more information on Dr. Bob, to order his book or to email him about his anger management class go to his web site.
The Conference Planning Committee gave a report and recommended that the conference that was slated for September 2008 be tabled until next year.
The next Networking Breakfast will be held at the Cracker Barrel (Viera/Suntree exit) on Thursday April 10th from 8AM-9AM.
The next Networking and Training Meeting at the Tabernacle will be held Thursday May 8th from 8AM to 9:30 AM. Roger Wilson from the Tabernacle will be our guest speaker. He will be speaking on “A Counselor’s Spiritual Toolkit.” We look forward to hearing what Roger has to share.
In His service,
Jean
February 14th, 2008 at 8:15 am (BCCA Mission Statement)
What a great time we had this morning at Cracker Barrell. Good food and great fellowship all for the glory of His name. You can’t beat it! This morning we had the opportunity of meeting some new folks from KSC and from Life Bridge Diagnostics.
Life Bridge Diagnostics on Spyglass Rd in Melbourne has brought cutting edge brain imaging to Brevard County. The brain imaging can assist the behavioral and mental health professional to provide more specific and effective treatment for their clients.
We also heard from Crystal who facilitates a Divorce recovery group for children at Calvary Chapel of Melbourne. Dr. Bob from Merritt Island Christian Center will be teaching an anger management course there soon.
For the latest information on the BCCA keep checking back to our blog frequently. For more information about how to become a member, what our mission is and when we meet, please check out the links on the left.
In His Service,
Jean
December 11th, 2007 at 1:07 pm (Uncategorized)
Thursday morning 12/13/07 at 8:00 there will be a planning/networking meeting at the Cracker Barrel located at the Wickham road exit off I-95. The purpose of the meeting will be to network as well as to discuss plans for the September 2008 The Father’s Heart Christian Counseling Conference.
The purpose of the conference is 2 fold:
1. It is to give the body of Christ an opportunity to put a face with the various Christian counseling resources available in Brevard County.
2. It is to provide opportunity for professional/pastoral/lay counselors to receive training, especially CEU training.
If you would like more information about the conference or attending the meeting please contact Jean LeStourgeon at 321-720-8878.
November 1st, 2007 at 7:52 am (Uncategorized)
I am excited about what God has in plan for the Brevard Christian Counselors Conference tentatively scheduled for September 2008. To learn more about the vision and goal and details of the conference please join us next Thursday, Nov 8 from 8AM to 9:30 AM at the Tabernacle Church at 1619 Ferndale Ave., Melbourne for our bi-monthly meeting. To make this conference a reality, we need to join together…please be praying about how God would have you participate.
At our meeting on Nov 8th we will also hear from Lew Gervais, CAPP, who will speak to us about “Addictions and the stages of Recovery”.
If you have not completed your application for membership, you can access it by clicking the “Join BCCA” button to the left.
Looking forward to seeing you next Thursday,
Jean
September 20th, 2007 at 8:37 am (Uncategorized)
Brevard Christian Counselors Association Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary with Free Luncheon to be Held September 28th in Melbourne
Palm Bay, FL - September 17, 2007 - The Brevard Christian Counselors Association is celebrating their 1 year anniversary with a free luncheon. The luncheon will be held Friday September 28th from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Tabernacle Church, 1619 Ferndale Ave., Melbourne, FL.
At the Luncheon, the BCCA will announce it’s vision and plans for the upcoming year. All Brevard County counselors, mental health professionals and leaders in lay counseling ministries who are followers of the Lord Jesus Christ are encouraged to attend.
To RSVP or for more information, please call Jean LeStourgeon, LMHC at 321-720-8878.