Debriefing Services Offered
Personal Debriefing (in English, French or Dutch)
This type of debriefing focuses on the personal journey of the cross-cultural worker as you are provided the space to reflect on your reactions to the events of your life. You will be given ample opportunity (as a couple or an individual) to tell your story and how you personally have been affected by past events in a safe, peaceful environment to 1 or 2 debriefers and will receive spiritual input and renewed hope.
- This place has given me a new beginning. I came exhausted physically, emotionally and spiritually. I leave feeling stronger in all ways.
- My time at Le Rucher has been a powerful time of hearing God’s voice. It was here that He laid down the foundation blocks for my future.
- Thank you for providing a real shelter in the storm and a place where I could come. . . to receive counsel, comfort and prayer.
- I am going away from here so refreshed and with so much joy in my heart because of the goodness of God to me through you.
More info & application form for Personal Debriefing
Debriefing Retreats (English only)
Transition Debriefing Retreat
A 5-day retreat specifically designed for cross-cultural workers changing roles or countries, or possibly wanting a buffer before going home permanently or on furlough, and/or before returning to their missions post.
- I’m overwhelmed by the things God changed in my life. He answered questions I had for a long time and gave me peace over things I was still struggling with.
- I did not realize how much we had gone through until we stopped to look at it closely. Le Rucher is a safe place to go through all this and meet God in it again.
- This was a retreat for the heart, mind, body and spirit. . . but first of all, a meeting place with God, especially at the cross!
Stress Debriefing Retreat
A 5-day retreat that focuses on your responses to stress, trauma and grief and the impact of cumulative and traumatic stresses on your life and beliefs and in the lives of significant others. You will be given the opportunity to process your own stress, trauma or grief and will be given keys to help you and others around you stay healthy in the face of further stressful events.
- A “must” for every cross-cultural worker!
- Very intense, very personal. . . but worth every hour!
- This will help you unload the bag of pain, bitterness and guilt, and will help you find a renewed focus on Who and What really matters in your life: JESUS.
- I believe all cross-cultural workers should attend this retreat to reflect on where they have been, understand where they are, and find refreshment and healing from the Lord, Himself, so they may be more effective in their future work.
More info & application form for Debriefing Retreats
Other Debriefing Retreats held in Germany and Holland:
"Halt Beim Kreuz", a debriefing retreat, will be run in English in Germany 15-21 November, 2010, in partnership with Monbachtal. Although the application form is in German, you can fill it out in English.
"Exchange at the Cross", also a debriefing retreat, will be run in Dutch by Le Rucher Ministries staff in De Betteld, from 12-18 December. This is being coordinated by our staff already located in Holland, so please use the link below and not our website to apply for this retreat.
For further information please contact the various organizers directly. You will find a flyer to print out with the application form by clicking the appropriate seminar below:
Crisis Intervention (in English or Dutch)
A crisis debrief is for people who have been recently affected by critical incidents. For example: forced evacuations, war, rape, abduction, armed attacks, or complex natural disasters (earthquakes, floods, etc.). Experienced help is available to help you work through the symptoms of emotional, mental and spiritual distress after experiencing some kind of trauma. This service is generally offered at Le Rucher in the residential context, but it may be possible for us to come to you on the field for teams/groups. Please contact us to negotiate this possibility. In emergencies we will try to arrange rapid debriefing, but this is dependent on our staff availability. (Note: If the critical incident occurred more than 3 months ago, you will find a Personal Debrief more beneficial.)
- We have been encouraged and greatly helped in coming to terms with our extremely difficult imprisonment in a war torn country. (From a team of people who had been held hostage for 3-1/2 months.)
- How deeply grateful we both were for the caring support and wise assistance we received during our days with you at Le Rucher. (From a family who had been hijacked and wounded by gunfire.)
More info & application form for Crisis Interventions
Team Debriefing (in English, French or Dutch)
Teams who have worked together for a common purpose and they are having to leave a country due to visa restraints or threat of violence, etc., and move on to new locations, are given the opportunity to benefit from a team debrief of their experiences together. This type of debrief can be personal, organizational, or both, and can be done either at Le Rucher or on the field. If you are wondering whether or not this would be appropriate for your team, contact us and we’ll discuss the various options with you.
- The debriefing helped bring a sense of healing with my team. I was glad for the scriptural emphasis and I felt release inside as I brought my pains and disappointments to the cross.
- It was most important that we had this time together and the debriefing helped me come to closure and new beginnings.
Le Rucher Ministries is affiliated with the Association of Christian Counsellors, UK (ACC)