Debriefing
Why Debrief?
Verbalize. Expressing your thoughts and feelings verbally clarifies both. As you talk with others, you may find that you do not like what you hear yourself saying
Normalize. Whether in a group or with someone who understands your situation, you are likely to find that you are not alone in what you think and feel. You will come to realize that such thoughts and feelings are normal, that others have the same ones.
Contextualize. A good debrief helps you put your experiences into the context of your life. You can relate those experiences to earlier events in your life and see how God is using them to prepare you for the future.
MTI's Debrief and Renewal - It fills up quickly, so plan ahead! It will be worth it, we promise. DAR is for individuals, couples, and families.
What is Debriefing (LeRucher- Exchange at the Cross method)
Le Rucher East Coast USA has certified debriefers who offer personal debriefing in a non-retreat setting at their location. These are:
Alberta Wray at: albertawray@mac.com
Atlanta/ Tyrone, GA – Kurt Lenzlinger at: Kurt.Lenzlinger@om.org
Atlanta, GA – Barry & Sandi Grecu at: SandiGrecu@mac.com
Raleigh, NC – Contact John Crowe at: Missionary Resources Connection
Burlington, NC – Contact Jennifer Gordy at: www.jenngordy.com
Philadelphia/ Lancaster, PA – Contact Ed Hersh at: BnB Healing Ministry
Virginia Beach, VA – Contact Ed Hersh at: BnB Healing Ministry
The full list of US Certified debriefers is here There is also a list of certified debriefers located all over the world.
Personal Debriefing Retreats are scheduled once a month at Le Rucher Ministries near Geneva, Switzerland. See LeRucher.org. They have a family debrief retreat as well.
Jeff & Jennifer Schmidt are trained in the LeRucher, Exchange at the Cross method and are located in Charlotte, NC, but can travel. jeff.schmidt@lifeimpact.care jen.schmidt@lifeimpact.care They have training and experience in personal debrief, Critical Incident/ crisis debriefing, as well as child specific debriefing.
CIT Center for Intercultural Training
Alongside Retreats Renewal and Growth retreats are 2-3 week programs for individuals, couples, and families. There is also a Marriage Rekindled retreat option. Alongside Retreats are led by trained counselors and is an excellent resource for those who would like or need a longer experience. (Richland, MI)
Websites with some good resources:
A Life Overseas | Resources and articles for all aspects of life overseas
Global Trellis | rooting cross-cultural workers in love and competence
*An excellent option for NWA/ Fayetteville is GapRelief This would be something we would set up with the counselors. It isn’t a listed service.