Practicing psychology requires address issues from a variety of different perspectives. Counselors and therapists need to be able to look at a wide variety of problems from multiple different lenses in order to offer the most comprehensive answers. One lense that could be potentially required is that of a Christian counselor. In addition to normal psychological conditions such as anxiety and stress‚ Christians can also be looking for answers and help to questions about their faith. In order to adequately
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Nicolette Douglas Professor Grace Introduction to Psychology November 3‚ 2010 Psychology in Christian Perspective: An Overview Chapter 1 Psychological studies are mainly based on the direct observation of human behavior‚ rather than reasoning or speculation. Psychology is like any other subject- the majority of people have a very shallow and basic understanding of what the study involves‚ and yet they lack a crucial knowledge of the major struggles and disagreements among those who study it
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Hypnosis in Healthcare: A Christian Perspective Christopher S. Baker Oral Roberts University Abstract Steven Lafevers‚ a certified counselor and hypnotherapist‚ presents the reader with an array of methods and techniques associated with hypnotherapy. The reading offers detailed step by step methods of induction and foundational principles with little to no jargon or erroneous claims. A full spectrum of life challenges are identified‚ with respective hypnotic prescriptions presented
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Integration of Psychology and Theology March 31‚ 2013 Abstract In his conceptual book‚ Psychology‚ Theology‚ and Spirituality in Christian Counseling (1996)‚ McMinn offers s a presentation of a counselor multitasking but has developed his own Who has developed approach I in the counseling world? Most New age Christian counselors have begun to develop synchronized
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4MAT Review: Psychology‚ Theology‚ and Spirituality in Christian Counseling Summary Psychology‚ Theology and Spirituality in Christian Counseling‚ written by Mark R. McMinn (2011)‚ describes how his spiritual formation was built. The book provides spiritual needs for everyday occurrences in life. The techniques in the book seem to be the latest techniques that are targeted towards the kind of society we currently live in. The multi-faceted
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Competent Christian Counseling Juliet Wiseman Liberty University 507 Dr. Diane Powell July 28‚ 2013 Abstract The emotional pain that leads many to anger‚ depression‚ loneliness‚ anxiety‚ and conflict is prevalent in our society. Those whose lives have been changed through the Cross know that God is the everlasting Spring of peace and comfort; however‚ some wounds are so deep that even Christians find themselves in desperate need of counseling. Counseling and counseling theories come in
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Anthony A Frank CCOU 201 Liberty University The goal of Christian Counseling in Discipleship November 25‚ 2013 The Goal of Christian Counseling in discipleship Summary: The ultimate goal of Christian counseling is to bring forth maturity in Christ. Maturity in Christ is being like Christ or the BELIKECHRIST submitted to God and His standards in all areas. Maturing believers will always be characterized by behaviors and attitudes which are in accordance with Biblical scriptures. We will continuenly
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between lay Christian counseling and professional counseling‚ there are a number of overlapping goals and techniques. Moreover‚ every counselor encounters limitations. Broken people encounter unthinkable tragedies. Therefore‚ the need for counselors has grown. Furthermore‚ the challenge of equipping the counselee and providing what they need stands strong. There are many complex layers to Christian counseling. The Journal of Psychology and Christianity explains‚ “As lay approaches to Christian counseling
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Lynetric Rivers Liberty University Abstract In the book‚ “Psychology‚ Theology‚ and Spirituality in Christian Counseling”‚ author Mark McMinn gives the reader information on how these three entities can work together in Christian counseling. McMinn offers several ways in which this can be done including the use of prayer‚ Scripture‚ confession‚ forgiveness‚ the effects of sin‚ and redemption in counseling sessions. Through narration of counseling vignettes displaying different results‚ from different
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goals to be achieved by counseling. The goal of counseling is to help clients achieve their personal goals and gain greater insight into their lives. One hopes that by the end of the process one will be more satisfied with his or her life. Counseling is an opportunity for the client to come to a greater understanding of the person that he or she is with the help of the counselor‚ creating a more productive scenario for the organisation. The goals to be achieved by counseling are divided into three
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