4 MAT Review McMinn 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
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Then‚ McMinn (2007) acknowledges the Spirituality perspective on sin. According to the author (2007)‚ spirituality role in sin requires one to enter deeply into their spiritual life‚ which will require one to abandon sin management and to seek inner transformation through the work of the Holy Spirit (p 165). This means for sin to be appropriately managed it involves one to exceed willpower and seek God‚ which allows for the spiritual disciplines to become essential tools for holiness (McMinn‚ 2007
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McMinn‚ Mark R. Psychology‚ Theology‚ and Spirituality In Christian Counseling. Carol Stream‚ IL: Tyndale House Publishers‚ 1996. The book opens dialogue with scenarios of Christian counselors faced with dilemma of approaching the subject of religion in the counselor’s office. The author presents an interesting case establishing a need to integrate spirituality‚ theology and psychology when dealing with religious issues in the counseling office (McMinn‚ 1996). Theology and Psychology are presented
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When reading psychology‚ theology‚ and spirituality in Christian counseling McMinn (2011) focuses on two secret places in the counselor’s lives (p.xxi). McMinn (2011)‚ first place focuses on the counseling office and what take place behind close doors. Secondly the spiritual life of Christian counselors reflecting upon the counselor’s personal lifestyle and his or her task within the counseling sessions. McMinn (2011) also informs the counselors of how he or she should integrate Christian faith
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counseling office or setting while trying to help a client find redemption from sin. Consequently‚ McMinn (1996) defines “redemption” as a way of buying back (McMinn‚ p.241). Also‚ McMinn (1996) talks about our relationship with Christ. McMinn (1996) states that we should have a relationship with “Jesus Christ” that helps us to modify our comprehension of human interactions personally and professionally. McMinn (1996) dictates that there should be a good line of trust that has been created between the
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Next‚ McMinn (2007) acknowledges the Christian Theology perspective on redemption. The author (2007) explains that in Scripture describes a redemptive funnel‚ that depicts redemption. According to McMinn (2007)‚ near the beginning of the Old Testament‚ it defines redemption as an all-purpose concept‚ but by the end of the New Testament‚ it has turn out to be rather specific and focused (p 296). McMinn (2007) explains the redemptive funnel concept. The redemptive funnel contains two type of act of
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Taylor Liberty University 4-MAT Review: Psychology‚ Theology and Spirituality in Christian Counseling McMinn‚ M. (1996). Psychology‚ Theology‚ and Spirituality in Christian Counseling. Carol Stream‚ IL: Tyndale House Publishers‚ Inc. ISBN: 0-8423-5252-X). Summary The Psychology‚ Theology‚ and Spirituality in Christian Counseling is the thought provoking book of McMinn which was published in 1996 and includes ample guidance and inspiration for the practitioners of Christian counseling
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Abstract McMinn‚ M. (1996). Psychology‚ Theology‚ and Spiritual in Christian Counseling: Wheaton‚ IL: Tyndale House Publishers. McMinn (1996) presents a comprehensive model on counseling process and techniques‚ as well as problems counselor faces in interdisciplinary integration within counseling‚ while maintaining a profession and personal life with clients. McMinn (1996) point out that Christian counselors are healing agents‚ therefore
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Christian Counseling written by Mark R. McMinn‚ PHD.‚ (1995) the author focused on how various techniques that can be used to help the clients during counseling session by using integration of psychology‚ theology and spirituality. The author discussed various aspects of the proper techniques of integrating the three in counseling sessions without causing harm to the client. The author explains the difference between psychology‚ theology and spirituality. McMinn also‚ included changes in counseling
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4-MAT Review: Psychology‚ Theology and Spirituality in Christian Counseling Liberty University McMinn‚ Ph.D.‚ Mark R. Tyndale House Publishers‚ Inc. (1996) 4 MAT Review: Psychology‚ Theology and Spirituality in Christian Counseling Abstract Christian counseling is all about integrating psychology‚ theology and spirituality into counselor and clients lives. Psychology‚ Theology and Spirituality in Christian Counseling gives insight into how these three perspectives can be used to help individuals
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