Dr. Anderson displays a strong foundation of counseling through truth and having a relationship with Christ. Other web based articles were used to support the theory of Anderson’s book. Although the web based articles other different avenues of Christian counseling all of the sources used share a common root, how to show others how to overcome their problems to become healthy well adjusted individuals by using biblical concepts. Christian Counseling to the Spiritually Oppressed Discipleship is receiving instruction from a religious leader and being a follower who has learned to believe in the truth of the doctrine of his teacher. Discipleship in today’s world can be in the form of a Christian counseling.
4-MAT Book Review of Dr. H. Norman Wright’s Crisis and Trauma Counseling The Complete Guide Liberty University Abstract Wright’s book “Crisis and Trauma Counseling” (2011) was written for counselors in both the church setting as well as the secular setting. It provides professional counselors with information on how to counsel in situations of crisis, loss, and trauma with an addition of biblical principles. Wrights book is also suitable for helpers (pastors, lay persons) with no specific training as a self help manual and guide. To better understand Wright’s perspective and advice for counseling he provides his readers with biblical examples, various tools, case studies, and general instructions. In addition, because referral is another part of
Strong communication skills, an understanding of different personality types, and having a strong foundation of biblically relevant examples are all desirable traits. In addition, it is important to have a working knowledge of mental health diagnosis and treatments. Pastoral Counseling Reflection For many, pastoral counseling is the first line of defense when dealing with an emotional problem, a traumatic event, or personal difficulties. For others, the idea of pastoral counseling is foreign due to lack of exposure to religion. For those entering this field, it is important to remember that we are ministering to both those who formally seek help and those who do not even realize it is available.
He works with the legal system to run various individual and group outpatient therapies. Dr. Cross is also a Christian minister at a local church and uses Christian techniques to work with clients. The legal system gives the clients the choice to attend counseling from a general counselor or a Christian based counselor. He works with parolees and other court appointed clients as referrals. Focus The main focus for Dr. Cross is to educate the clients through Christian learning and faith.
Although, putting myself in others position means that there is a risk of seeing myself as others would see you-not exactly as special as I expected. This past Sunday, I got to put myself in others shoes, a place I had never been before. I got to observe people from a culture of religion, a culture I was not familiar with. I didn’t want to go too far out of my comfort zone; therefore I only strayed to a Christian service called Reality in Carpentaria. Going to this service helped me understand were these people stood and I to attempt to understand their beliefs and values.
Applying this process throughout the assignments was invaluable to my understanding as a Christian. This process is really a journey of careful reading of biblical context and that our lives can be changed forever by the knowledge gained. In step one, “Grasping the Text in Their Town” is about what the text means to the original audience. It teaches you to read, observe, and examine as much of the text as possible. One must dissect and break down the passages into small sections, look at the grammar, significant words or repetition, as well as historical and literary contexts of the passage (Grasping God’s Word p. 22).
ISBN: 9780842352529 Summary Mark McMinn’s book Psychology, Theology and Spirituality in Christian Counseling introduces to his audience a revised edition of his 1996 book for those counselors who are considering the ministry of Christian counseling. Dr. McMinn’s main focus is the counselor’s daily life, and the counselor’s therapy sessions. McMinn (2011) looks at how the counselor can integrate the Christian faith into their counseling practices. In order to have religious interventions, the counselor is required to understand spiritual formation, prioritize personal spiritual training, challenge prevailing methods of mental health, be sensitive to ethical issues and strive to have a strong scientific base. McMinn (2011 p. 60) points out that there are three roles that counselors hold simultaneously.
The Complete Guide to Crisis & Trauma Counseling: What to do and say when it matters most! Liberty University Summary In Wright (2011) book titles “The Complete Guide to Crisis & Trauma” he provides knowledgeable information that would be and asset for Christian Counselors or lay person. Wright (2011) begins his book by discussing the life of Jesus, and how he was and still is a model in which all Christian counselors should all strive to be like. As Christian counselors we are to lead by example and should always do our best to assure that we are helping and not hurting those who face a crisis. His biblical perspective ensures that those who are in crisis will overcome their situation by putting more emphasis on
While there are many people who do not stray or question their faith in God or Jesus Christ, there are still also many that do continue to retain doubts. Doubt is not fully a bad thing with faith because it is a person trying to make logical sense of the stories and teachings by weighing evidence, and in turn doing further research to which gives us a deeper understanding of our faith and belief. Doubt helps keep us from making fast judgements or conclusions, poor choices, trusting inconsistent people or sources and much more. Doubt is not always an enemy of faith, but it is seen as negative attitude or action by some because it instils the idea of a nonbeliever or weakness in faith. b. Biblical Foundation Biblical faith is belief, trust, or commitment in God through the Messiah, Jesus Christ.
Techniques such as annotating, asking questions that pertain to the reading and using acronyms can be used to aid myself when reading. Techniques should not be hindering me to read. Especially since there is a lot of reading, having the ability to color coat my reading can be extremely beneficial especially when reviewing before an exam. However, If I do not implement any techniques the only person I am hurting is myself. The “Engage College Reading” text book is giving me tools so I can be successful throughout my college