Limitations of the Counseling Theory James Crabb form of counseling is broad but yet profound. It allows counselors to get a basic understanding of how the relationship of the counselor and client should be through the word of God. Dr.Crabb steps are “encourage expression of emotions surrounding the belief, Supported client as he considers changing his assumptions, teach the client what to feel his mind with the tape recorder technique, Plan and carryout biblical behavior, Secure commitment, And clarify biblical thinking.”
Each section provides corresponding ethical standards and rules as it relates to the section heading listed. In some sections there are references made to other sections that may contain additional information or rule that is being discussed (American Counseling Association, 2005). The ACA code of ethics is an outlined document and provides easy understanding and reading with additional subtitles within each section. As there are many different areas in counseling, there are accompanying documents for these areas. Within Christian Counseling there are more complex issues that are addressed and therefore The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) created a document that addresses these issues in a more detailed format.
Core Conditions & Core Skills According to Clinton, Ohlschlager, & Centore, building an effective caring and counseling ministry starts with the counselor. As well, a Christian counselor that demonstrates spiritual maturity, and emotional health possess certain characteristics that reflect “core conditions” and “core skills” such as: * Genuineness. The Christian counselor must live out the change he/she desires to see in a client. We must practice what we preach, so to speak. * Warmth.
Christian coaches bring a biblical worldview; live out their Christian faith; understand that they cannot be completely neutral; and pray regularly for their clients (pp 24-25). Effective coaches know themselves and what they are good at, are sensitive to people, believe in people, build rapport with the clients, are flexible, are driven by firm convictions, and are leaders (pp. 34-36). People respond to change in one of four ways: innovators make change happen; embracers thrive on change and accept it enthusiastically; acceptors resist change but eventually go along with it; and resisters try to
Introduction: A. Attention Getter: According to John Townsend, Ph.D., Christian Counseling or in other words Christian Therapy is defined as an active and specific involvement in your sanctification it’s not If about restoring your innocence; it’s about redeeming you. Some people come to counseling because they want to restore life to the way it used to be. B. Reason to Listen: Good Christian counseling combines modern methods of counseling with scriptural principles, using biblical truths as the reference point for integration.
PRAYER & SCRIPTURE IN THERAPY Page 1 Use of Prayer and Scripture in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: A Journal Article Review Amire L. Harvin Liberty UniversityCOUN 506 PRAYER & SCRIPTURE IN THERAPY Page 2 Siang-Yang Tan discuses in his article “Use of Prayer and Scripture in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy” published in the Journal of Psychology and Christianity in 2007, ways prayer and scripture can be integrated in cognitive-behavioral therapy. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is also known by some as “CBT”. Tan believes that this model of cognitive-behavioral therapy along with different forms of prayer and biblical truth can be very beneficial in the long run to the client. He uses a study by Hayes, Luoma,Bond, Masuda and Lillis (2006) to help support his thesis. Hayes, Luoma,Bond, Masuda and Lillis (2006) study elucidated a historical development of behavior therapy.
Professionally, I would be sure to stay in the mode of awareness and understanding. These would guide my questions and my advice. My steps would be based upon the steady and procedural steps of ultimately integrating psychology with Christianity. My conversation would be rooted in my faith as well as my knowledge and analysis of my client’s emotional and spiritual well-being. Another aspect to enhance my counseling would be to share and develop my skills through collaboration with colleagues or other persons of interest in the client.
I believe the practice of multitasking as presented in this course is about integration and applying multiple theories in practice. It includes utilizing theology, psychology and treating the whole problem and not just one aspect of the issues that the client is experiencing. It is necessary to make sure to work for spiritual, emotional and physical health, a holistic approach. “Effective counselors, in McMinn’s view, are those given to multitasking, the ability to simultaneously and appropriately utilize –for the benefit of the client –the insights and skills gained from the study of theology, psychology, and spirituality” (Hawkins, 2001, p. 94). It is important as counselors to be able to look at the big picture instead of just little
Personal Theory of Counseling Paper Liberty University Online COUN 507 Abstract It is important for the counselor to be knowledgeable of many various theoretical models as well as be able to incorporate theology, spirituality, and psychology into their counseling methods to successfully counsel their clients. In every situation God should be the center for all change. It is important for a client to have a positive outlook in life and God is the ultimate source for this to occur. This process may take various amounts of time depending on the degree of spirituality of the client and how they are responding to the Holy Spirit. The counselor's role is to give the client tools to aid them in their growth with God and act as a tool for God to use.
Appreciate the Importance of Study People must be motivated before they will study a subject. Christians have all the reasons they could possibly need to study the Bible. Consider a few. As you do, note the emphasis on regular, frequent study. #1: Study so you can obey God and grow in His service.