Evangelische Konferenz für Familien- und Lebensberatung e.V.

The Evangelische Konferenz für Familien- und Lebensberatung (EKFuL) is the Protestant professional association for psychological counseling in Germany. As part of the Diakonisches Werk, EKFuL works closely with the Evangelische Kirche in Deutschland to provide comprehensive and professionally sound counseling services.

EKFuL operates a wide range of counseling services that cover all life stages and situations. The main offerings include:

• Pregnancy, Parenting, Marriage, and Family Counseling: These services support individuals and families in various life situations, from family planning to conflict resolution within the family.
• Psychosocial Counseling: Particularly for people who are psychologically burdened, EKFuL offers specialized counseling, e.g., as part of the model project "Mental Health in the Workplace"[5].
• Trans*sensitive Counseling: In cooperation with the Bundesverband Trans* e.V. and the Ev. Zentralinstitut für Familienberatung, EKFuL develops competencies for counseling Trans* and Inter individuals[5].
• Multiprofessional Teams: EKFuL researches and works on the development of multiprofessional teams in counseling centers to increase the effectiveness of counseling[5].

EKFuL is committed to providing professionally sound and ethically responsible counseling services. Its mission includes supporting and empowering individuals and families in all life stages, based on the values of the Evangelische Kirche. These values include empathy, confidentiality, and a respectful attitude towards the diversity of society.

EKFuL is engaged in various sustainable initiatives:

• Health Promotion in the Workplace: Through the model project "Mental Health in the Workplace," a cooperation between companies and psychological counseling centers is established to support employees psychosocially[5].
• Interprofessional Cooperation: EKFuL works on developing cooperation structures between the medical profession, psychosocial counseling, and disability assistance to ensure comprehensive care[5].
• Professional Development: EKFuL advocates for the continuous professional development of psychological counseling and represents these interests in politics and the public[3].

EKFuL is engaged in various current projects and debates, such as the draft law on abortion, which aligns with the Basic Law, human rights, and international health evidence[3]. Additionally, EKFuL regularly organizes annual conferences and workshops to promote professional discourse and shape the policies of the professional association.

Thus, EKFuL offers a comprehensive and diverse range of counseling and support services based on a solid professional foundation and a strong value framework. Through its sustainable initiatives and commitment to society, EKFuL makes an important contribution to supporting and promoting the well-being of individuals and families in Germany.

• 1 - https://www.ekful.de/publikationen/
• 2 - https://publikationen.uni-tuebingen.de/xmlui/bitstream/handle/10900/47656/pdf/Liegle_Ludwig_Familie_und_Beratung.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
• 3 - https://www.ekful.de
• 4 - https://www.ekful.de/ueber-uns/
• 5 - https://www.ekful.de/projekte/