Yes, prayer is the main approach for Christian counselors to utilize as a source of mental stability. It is heartbreaking to know that her father would quote a Bible scripture when molesting her, and then in return you as her counselor will also be providing her a another Bible scripture to help with her healing. You did an extraordinary in your approach towards Mary. You targeted each aspect of what McMinn (2011), describes in his book (my future manual), in regards to how the address the underlying issue of forgiveness. Forgiveness starts with the person that is experiencing the suffering. I will be honest with you, forgiveness is one of my biggest hurdle in adulthood, and merely because I think at some point in life adults should not be
