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A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.
Proverbs 22:1
"I was able to do a 6 month grief counseling process with George after my father passed away. My dad and I had a complicated relationship and George was such a blessing to help me to work through that season. He lead me through the process of dealing with the many conflicting emotions to find deep healing in the midst of tragedy. He is someone I trust sincerely and am grateful to have gotten the chance to work with in this instance specifically and throughout the years in many other situations."
"Soul Care saved me and helped me deal with so much and freed me from my past. For the first time, I did not just have the head knowledge of God's Love but I knew and felt it in my heart as I realized He loves me in spite of all my failings and offers forgiveness. It was the best thing I ever did. When my eldest was struggling with his past, I knew Soul Care with George was what he needed. George created a special bond with my boys the first time we attended church and they looked forward each week to seeing him. George has a compassionate heart and is always wanting to help others be the person God created them to be not what the world says."
"George did our premarital counseling with us. Not only did he help us prepare for our marriage, he spent time really getting to know us individually and as a couple. He created a safe space to open up and be transparent with one another and him. We truly felt that he helped us with beginning our marriage."
“George was compassionate and he offered insight into my grief that helped with the healing process. I felt safe to share difficult memories, and we walked through it together. I saw God help me forgive and heal from the pain that was associated with a relationship, where I am able to move forward with hope and freedom in Jesus. I'm so thankful for this program, and George is an incredible Pastor and friend."
"I’ve met with George several times on different issues. He is attentive and insightful. The questions he asked me helped to disclose the complete story. I would highly recommend meeting with George to anyone."
"I've talked with George at-length over a variety of painful topics over several years, and I can say with confidence that George treats you as a person and not a project. It's his strongest trait to be able to sit with uncomfortable feelings, emotions, and life experiences and to be present with you in the moment. When the Apostle Paul writes 'Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.' (Romans 12:15), I can say that George is emotionally attuned and sensitive enough to do exactly that. While I can no longer say that I support the Enneagram, I can say that George is one of the first people I would refer to for Grief Recovery, or just to begin the process of Soul Care. My Christian walk would not be what it is today without George Velarde being there for me. George is more than my former pastor - he is a current friend."
"From the very beginning, George was consistently a kind and an avid listener. He was always impartial toward me and my fiancée during our sessions with him, which made both of us feel comfortable and genuinely cared for. In the end, thanks to George's guidance, my fiancée and I overcame numerous obstacles in our relationship and individual selves, some of which we weren't even aware of going into the process. Our relationship with George was so rewarding, we were honored to have him marry us afterward. I commend George for being responsible with his gifts of care, and for using them to help with our own responsibilities of improving our relationship and our lives."
"The homework George assigned was crucial in how it not only cultivated my self awareness but the group I was part of allowed a space for me to say what I needed to say out loud and bring my loss to light. Since going through Grief Recovery, I have already experienced 2 great losses (the death of my sister, and my grandmother's dementia). During this I was able to process the loss in a healthy way. My husband and my mother both verbally said they noticed how well I’m responding to the circumstances. I’m not reacting out of anger or isolating myself. I believe this group is SO crucial in helping complete past loss and coping with current or future circumstances or losses. I’m very grateful for this program!”
“George helped us through a difficult season. We didn’t know where to turn, what to do or how to process but he was there for us. He prayed for us, walked beside us and helped us through. George is very gifted in soul care and we highly recommend him.”
"I started seeing George for Soul Care related to a past relationship where I had experienced physical and sexual abuse. George was calm and comforting during our sessions, his general demeanor put me at ease and made me feel comfortable enough to share on such a sensitive topic. George helped give me the tools to process and understand the grief and shame associated with my experience, which helped me to enter into marriage without having to carry the weight of my past trauma."
“Several years ago George lead a group of us who were going through the training course to become Soul Care facilitators. I realized very quickly that he had a special gift for reaching out to each of us. He showed us how to utilize our God given skills and personalities, and helped to give us the confidence and tools to help others as they went through their personal life situations. Over the years that I have been involved in Soul Care I consider George so much more than a mentor, he has become a very valued friend. I know that I can share personal experience, both struggles and triumphs. I know that any time we meet I will feel supported and uplifted. George is a special person, and my prayers will be with him as he begins this new journey.”
“To be honest I originally didn’t sign up for the class because I thought I needed it. I did it to get my wife help coping with the death of her mother. It was the only way I could talk her into getting help. After the first class I left there feeling like I could actually get something out of this. I never realized how many layers of grief there was and how much it was truly affecting my life. It showed me that I was still caring so much pain and heartache from past deaths and lost relationships. I realized how much my relationship with my father had a grapple over me. George took the material and really showed me how to deal with my grief. Allowing me to open up and let go of the things that were weighing me down. It also helped me be a stronger and healthier emotional support for my wife. I can’t thank George enough for taking time not only to help me and my wife but all the other folks dealing with grief.”
“When I got out of prison I needed help to readjust to everyday life. The last thing I wanted to do was to go back. George was there for me during this critical juncture in my life. He is a great listener and gave me sound advice to help me stay clean and out of trouble. George is someone I feel comfortable opening up to and he has been a big part of my recovery and my reintegration into society.”
"George is relational and empathetic. He led our leadership group with wisdom and understanding. He has helped so many people not only heal but to seize their identity as a child of God and live a fulfilled life in Jesus. Thank you, George, for your work in this city."
"My wife and I trust George because he has proven himself to be a gentle, wise, and gracious guide through some of our hardest times. As my wife and I faced the difficulties of marriage and the pain of personal grief, George listened and compassionately offered wisdom and practical tools that have stood the test of time. Without reservation, we highly recommend George."
“The program as well as the facilitator, George Velarde, were both such an incredible tool to help me work through my grief. I cannot recommend this program enough. In such a heavy culture of diminishing grief, I am thankful that this exists.”
"George is profoundly genuine and kind-hearted, and he provides a safe space for anyone seeking counsel. During an especially difficult season of my life, I felt lost and directionless, and I really struggled with my faith. George met with me personally and listened without judgement, humbly sharing some of his own life experiences to help me feel like I wasn't alone. No matter what kind of hardship you may be facing, George will meet you where you are and help to guide you through it."
“Although it was difficult to look back and actually write things out, George helped me move out of so much pain. I wanted to be able to say to myself, 'I did this to make my life better.'”
"I've known George for over 10 years, and his care for people has been evident in his attention and listening ear. He not only pastored our church together with a team of several other elders, but also made himself available for counseling for two folks in my small group when they had pre-marriage relational issues."
"This program was a game changer in dealing with my grief. I lost my 5 week old nephew to SIDS in 2009 and thought I had worked through the grieving process. However since taking this class I feel like I have a healthy closure and I'm not haunted with fear and regret. George did such a great job in setting an example of how to do the work and was vulnerable with his story. This was very helpful. I loved this class.”
"I’ve known George Velarde for over 15-years. Roughly 5 of those years we worked together as vocational pastors. George is a solid Husband, Father, and most importantly follower of Jesus. George is very skilled at counseling and soul care, I personally witnessed this from our time serving together. He has a heart for broken and hurting people and the Lord has blessed him with an ability to minister to those going through difficulties."
"George has been a great help to me. I felt accepted and comfortable in sharing some very difficult and private things from my past. When a new problem arose in my life I had no hesitation in seeking him out again and received some great advice to help resolve my feelings and get peace."
"George was very understanding and compassionate during our conversations to work through and process some difficulties I was going through. He was an attentive listener and was able to provide a new perspective and fresh insight into my circumstances. I would definitely recommend scheduling a session...or two with him as we all have things we need to work through and on."
“The burden of grief is difficult bear. It’s hard to express how you feel outwardly, without also feeling like a burden to others. George helped me navigate my grief through teaching, understanding, and empathy. I’m incredibly grateful for all he has done.”
“His skilled, wise, and kind counsel was instrumental in my healing process. His method and approach made me feel safe and comfortable enough to face some very painful memories. His counsel enabled me to process these aspects of my past and find closure and peace with what occurred. His counsel also equipped me with tools to deal with issues in my present life in a much more healthy and productive way and I am extremely grateful for the time I had in Soul Care with him.”
"George has always been a people person, and really listens to you and resonates with what you're going through. He has always been a great listener and would highly recommend meeting with him."
"We did premarital counseling with George, starting about 4 months before our wedding. George brought up specific topics and helped us navigate conversations and helped us set expectations for marriage. George gave us the tools to communicate productively and respectfully which we have used everyday since."
"George has been a great help to me. I felt accepted and comfortable in sharing some very difficult and private things from my past. When a new problem arose in my life I had no hesitation in seeking him out again and received some great advice to help resolve my feelings and get peace."
“George exemplifies soul care. He has been a loving influence in our lives for over a decade. When he was our pastor, he demonstrated diligence in communication, consistency in his follow up and he is sincerely kind. For some people, soul care is a vocation, but for George, it is simply who he is.”
"George was resourceful when I needed help answering some burning questions. After speaking with him in person I came home to an email with answers and solutions. The email was well thought out and it validated me for seeking answers. George is respectful and genuinely cares about people no matter how long he’s known you for."
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