The Life Model
So hurt people wouldn't spend their lives simply recovering and "getting by," a small but dedicated group of pastors, counselors, prayer ministers, deliverance workers, abuse survivors, support people and parents looked, studied and prayed their way to a model that would guide us from birth to death-a life model
This website also contains the official store for all Life Model and THRIVE materials. Check out www.lifemodel.org/shopping to see more of what is offered.
Thriving Recover Your Life
Home Page for Thriving Recover Your Life and applications of the Life Model to recovery from trauma and addictions. Ed Khouri directs these activities.
Ed Khouri
Developer of the Thriving program for recovery for addictions and trauma based on the Life Model and THRIVE skills. Rev. Khouri is an internationally recognized teacher, leader and developer of addiction recovery programs, curriculum and training.
Dr. Karl and Charlotte Lehman
This website, provided by Christian psychiatrist Karl Lehman, MD and pastoral counselor Charlotte Lehman MDiv (husband/wife team), provides a wealth of free downloadable documents about emotional healing, in topics ranging from bipolar disorder to psychological defenses to deliverance to spiritual disciplines. The Lehmans report that they have found the THRIVE and LIFE Model teaching to be very valuable, and they have been using it in their ministry increasingly. This influence is already seen in their DVD/VHS teaching on capacity, and is starting to make its way into their writings as well
ICBC - International Center for Biblical Counseling - Conference Materials
This Christian ministry carries some of Chris Coursey, Dr. Jim Wilder and Life Model related topics in video and audio format.