Lawrence Crabb claims that the goal of counseling should be psychological and spiritual maturity. Counselors should also seek to assist their clients in reaching their full potential for a life of service. He explains that this accomplished through the counseling relationship. This relationship will vary from client to client. Despite the variations amongst all individuals, Crabb believed that it is important to “abstract a game plan” (Crabb, 1986, p.149) which can be applied to a wide range of situations.
Book Review: Christian Coaching Helping Others Turn Potential into Reality Liberty University Abstract Dr. Collins book, Christian Coaching: Helping Others Turn Potential into Reality is written as a foundational tool for anyone [Christian or Non-Christian] who is or desires to be a Life Coach. It is also relevant to those who are curious to learn about and understand what “life coaching’ is. It further guides the reader through the process and design of an implementation plan; discusses the broad scope of trends and specializations or niches within the field of coaching. Collins also gives the reader a seven part model for the practice of coaching which covers such areas as foundation, skills, assessment, vision, strategy, specialties, and practice. This book is designed to serve as a reference book within the broadest spectrum of the coaching industry.
The reader discovers who mentored Augustine, Augustine’s approach to mentoring, and Augustine thoughts on mentoring. Some of the great influences and mentors in Augustine’s life were his mother, three key constituents (Alypius, Nebridius, and Evodius), Ambrose, Simplicianus, and Valeirus. In chapter 4, Augustine illustrates his mentoring approach and how it influences his relationship to the clergy. Some primary sources discussed in this chapter are his Confessions, sermons, letters and rules. Several ways Augustine mentored are by providing intellectual training, continuing the practice of dialogue, demonstrating hospitality, initiating correction & discipline, and his mentoring influence through church councils.
I most relate to the biopsychosocial model. I believe that a person’s faith and the power of prayer can affect their health, physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. I also belief that a person has a choice in their health and nature can play a huge impact on a person’s overall wellbeing. Over my years of nursing, I have incorporated different holistic practices into my treatment plans including acupuncture, yoga, massage, meditation, and prayer. I talk to my patients and their families about balanced diets, physical activities, fresh air, and having close personal relationships are in regards to health and balance.
A youth minister must be disciplined, self-motivated, organized, posses good communication skills, spiritual maturity, have a good understanding of the bible, demonstrate a Godly character and lead by example. Just a few of the many responsibilities of a church youth minister are organizing, leading, preparing and performing the youth ministry activities/events and communicating with the youth and their parents and keeping them informed of upcoming events. The youth minister needs to understand the importance of being a team player. Therefore they must work successfully and harmoniously with the other church board members and the church minister. It is also important for the youth minister to establish a consistent weekly schedule that demonstrates good time management and develop short and long-term goals for the youth.
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
"Religion refers to the external expression of faith, that is the inner beliefs or values that relate to God or any higher being." (Rowe & Allen 2004) A person can be spiritual but not religious and a person can also be both religious and spiritual. The relationship between spirituality and coping begins when one encounters a stressful event and begins searching for spiritual guidance through spiritual practices as a means of support. "Spiritual and religious practices have a positive effect on an individual during stress or crisis by providing resources for coping and affecting the individual's perception of the event." (Krok, 2008) In my research of the relationship between
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.
The nurse’s spiritual and moral support is a useful tool to promote well-being and contribute to assist the patient to cope better with the difficult life events. The understanding of the patient needs will provide an essential connection to initiate the spiritual caregiving.The complete acknowledgment
They need to be able to recognize how their perspectives and practices may influence the spiritual development of students and their institutions. Once this is accomplished, they will be able to better understand their role in the construction of knowledge, in the understanding of truth, and in developmental processes of students. Addressing and embracing students’ spiritual development in practice and research is essential in fostering students’ holistic development. The pursuit of finding meaning in one’s life requires the discovery of authenticity, wholeness, spirituality and self-renewal, which seems to be particularly difficult for faculty members. This constant struggle for them to find meaning and authenticity within their institutional environments is largely based upon the fact that they have a hard time connecting their own individual values with the values of liberal education.