The CEM counseling department came into
existence in the late 70’s when it was
recognized that many resident students were
in need of professional emotional help in
addition to traditional discipleship. In all
of our departments CEM recognizes the need
to address the whole individual, emotional
as well as physical and spiritual.
Counselors at CEM practice a Christ based
orientation in which a personal relationship
with Jesus Christ is seen as a critical
ingredient for emotional healing. They help
students come to grips with areas in their
lives which are emotionally painful or out
of control as a result of their own mistakes
or the mistakes of others which have damaged
them.
All CEM students have a regular weekly
meeting with their counselor. The family
atmosphere at the ranch also offers many
therapeutic experiences with other students,
interns and staff.
CEM has a highly experienced counseling
staff with many years of experience working
with adolescents and their families. All CEM
counselors are registered with the State of
California and are in good standing.
