- We begin on time.
- Everyone stays for the entire session and faces all the issues brought up. Nobody gets up and leaves just because the topic is uncomfortable.
- Everyone speaks for himself/herself.
- Everyone has a chance to be fully heard. We will not interrupt another individual (counselor or counselee) while he/she is speaking.
- We will not ignore the non-verbal or body messages that are exhibited, but will deal with them openly as they occur.
- The counselor will not take sides.
- The time spent together is for the purpose of working on the concerns of persons in the session; not for playing games, making personal points, or diversion.
- Everyone gets an opportunity to define the current problems and suggest realistic, Biblical solutions. At least one positive action step is desired from each person.
- Homework is an essential part of Biblical counseling. Each counselee will be expected to complete his/her assignment prior to each session.
- We will deal mainly with the here-and-now, not getting bogged down with the past or in blaming others.
- We will confront and deal with each other as honestly and objectively as we possibly can.
- There will be no retribution, retaliation, or grudges over what is said in the session. Statements made in the session are not to be repeated elsewhere.
- There will be no physical violence or threats of violence.
- We will operate on the premise that God's Word has the solution to our problems and seek to be obedient to it over and against our own conclusions.
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