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Marriage Rekindled
MedRetreat
Renewal and Growth Retreat
Shepherd’s Way
Marriage Rekindled is a 5-day marriage retreat for couples in ministry that is designed to help you and your spouse grow closer to each other and to God. Please Note: This couples only program does not include a children's program or childcare.
MedRetreat is an 11-day counseling program specifically designed to promote the well-being of healthcare professionals, their spouses, and families who serve cross-culturally. The program includes plenary sessions on critical topics, group counseling, and personal counseling (i.e., individual and/or couple) sessions. Children and teen programs parallel the content of the adult program. Counseling may be available for children and adolescents upon request.
Renewal and Growth Retreat is a 3-week intensive counseling program designed for people in full-time ministry. The program includes wellness seminars, group counseling, and private (I.e., individual and/or couple) counseling. Children and teen programs parallel the content of the adult program. Counseling may be available for children and adolescents upon request.
Shepherd's Way is designed for pastors (and spouses) that take into consideration the rhythms of church-based ministry. This program includes a 10-day stay of wellness seminars, group counseling, and private counseling. Along with three months of virtual follow-up consisting of seminars, small group meetings, and meetings with pastoral mentors.
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February 26-March 1, 2024
April 22-26, 2024
September 30-October 4, 2024
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May 26 - June 6, 2024
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October 30-November 15, 2023
November 27-December 15, 2023
January 8-26, 2024
March 4-22, 2024
April 1-19, 2024
April 29-May 17, 2024
June 10-28, 2024
July 8-26, 2024
August 5-23, 2024
September 9-27, 2024
October 7-25, 2024
November 4-20, 2024
December 2-20, 2024
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February 5-14, 2024
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Please understand that we may or may not be able to accommodate your preference. Please contact us prior to your arrival if you would like to share more information related to your preference.
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Alongside is designed for people in full-time ministry, however sometimes people connected to ministry in other ways are also appropriate for our program. Please tell us how you see your fit in our program:
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Do you desire counseling for any of your children?
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The availability of child and adolescent counseling depends on counselor capacity. Child and adolescent counseling is not part of the regular program and is offered at an additional cost.
Do you plan to utilize insurance to help pay for the retreat?
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Often insurance will cover part of your expenses at ALONGSIDE. While we do not file insurance claims for our participants, we provide an insurance-friendly invoice that you can use to submit a claim, if you so choose. Please let us know whether you plan to file a claim. It may make a difference in terms of which counselor we assign to you, so we need to know from the outset.
Here are some questions to ask your insurance company:
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What do you hope to gain from attending this program?
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Is any prospective participant currently suffering with suicidal thoughts/tendencies?
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If you are currently experiencing active suicidal thoughts and impulses, please contact your local emergency services (e.g., 911 in the U.S.) Please note: Alongside programs cannot provide 24/7-hour care. Alongside staff and counselors are only available during program hours. Participants are expected to keep themselves and their children safe while on our campus, especially after hours when Alongside staff are unavailable.
Is any member of your family currently behaving violently/aggressively toward other people, property, or themselves? Please answer for all who may be attending Alongside, including children.
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Have you or any member of your family ever been accused of inappropriately touching another person under the age of 18? Please answer for all who may be attending Alongside, including children
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Is any prospective participant currently experiencing symptoms of severe mental illness (e.g., highly unusual thoughts, sights, sounds, sensations) which are not under control with medication?
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Do you find yourself turning to substances (e.g., over the counter drugs, marijuana, vaping, street drugs, alcohol) or potentially addictive behaviors (e.g., Netflix™ binges, online content, eating, gaming, etc.) to cope?
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Are there any physical limitations for anyone attending we need to take note of while you are here?
Are there any other special needs/issues of which we should be aware?
How did you learn about the ministry of ALONGSIDE?
Application processing may take 1-2 weeks due to the volume of applications received. You will be contacted via email with more information once your application has been processed. Please email info@alongsidecares.net with any questions.
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