Personal Counseling Scenarios

In the coaching discussion it was not said that my conduct was not meeting expectations, but not allow myself to be in situations where it appears I’m being insubordinate.

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How can a Christian counselor effectively counsel clients while holding to their convictions of faith? This question is one that many have to think upon. In reading the textbook for this class, the author takes the secular theories and breaks them apart. As a counselor, Christian or not, it is very important to pull from different theories rather than devote solely to one theory. Each individual coming in to the therapist’s office is wired differently in personality and belief system. As a Christian therapist, it is important to know the individual in the client’s chair. Being open with them about where one stands spiritually is a priority. The goal is to be able to take any theory and “think” Christianly. Every counselor is different, but there are central characteristics that one must focus their practice on while working with clients. The main goal as a Christian therapist is to integrate psychology, professional ethics, Scripture and the very character of Jesus in a way that never compromises the authority of God.

I am currently employed by the Department of Defense, U.S. Army, and Information Management Command as an Education Technician. Having to advise and assist Soldiers in person, by phone and by internet seeking continued education using military educational benefits has changed my career interest. I decided to pursue my goal in Counseling. I am interested in completing my Master’s program so I can become more competitive in the Education and Counseling field of study. By completing this degree and advancing my knowledge both academically and professionally I will become more competitive to compete in the career field of counseling while working for the federal government.

I believe counseling is a collaborative partnership between client and counselor. Furthermore, this collaborative partnership is built from trust and acceptance of both client and counselor. I hope in conjunction with clients to understand the issues and concerns so to help them tap into their wisdom, creativity, and strengths to meet their current challenges. I believe in a comprehensive perspective through which clients can better comprehend themselves in the framework that our thinking about events can lead to emotional and behavioral upset. Moreover, counselors are to provide a safe environment for clients to explore their challenges and identify ways to move differently in overcoming these challenges.

McMinn (1996) uses a cognitive/behavioral approach. Many clients, especially those in the “Bible Belt” seek our Christian counselors. They look for a counselor that will hold them accountable for their actions and make them question themselves. However, I also believe that the counselor must identify when their client is ready for this approach. Too much too soon can lead to dissolution of the counseling relationship. I enjoyed McMinn’s approach to prayer. I agree with McMinn that God is always a part of the counseling session. Without God we cannot experience healing. In my opinion, the way a counselor displays their spirituality and approaches spirituality in the counseling setting is a key factor in how well the counselor can blend psychotherapy

The concern for morality and ethics cuts across all endeavors of human existence. Focusing particularly on the helping professions – Pastoral care, Counseling, medicine, Psychiatry, Social Work, Law, and Teaching - the need for standard professional guidelines for conduct of practitioners becomes of paramount importance. Competence or knowledge of techniques of therapy is important; but A person who needs to be salvaged, who needs spiritual, psychological, emotional, psychiatric healing or direction would rather prefer to interact with an ethically seasoned” half trained

school counselors assigned to that specific school. The meeting will address the purpose of the study and the floor will be open to any questions the employees of the school may have regarding the study. This process will continue until the research team has been given permission by 24 high schools (8 in each socioeconomic area) to ask their students to participate in the study.

This essay is an evaluation of two counselling models applied to a situation where a client has experienced loss and how a counsellor can create a therapeutic relationship with the client using each counselling model. It will also contain other skills a counsellor could use to obtain/maintain a good therapeutic relationship with the client.

Their approach incorporates both theology and psychology in their method of use. Both take a holistic viewpoint on what is best for their client’s well-being. They both take the view that “when a person is suffering with emotional problems, it affects the physical body and the spirit” (Brewer & Clinton, n.d.). Both theories whether being used individually or together function on the same concepts of building bridges or pathways been the counselor and the client in order to develop a relationship that will enable the counselor to help in the healing of the mind, the body and the soul/spirit as both psychology and theology both strive to succeed in. Faith plays a large role in counseling as it “enhances physical and mental health” (Hawkins & Clinton, 2015 p. 17) and it can in turn show that “faith-filled clients become stronger and healthier physically and mentally” (Hawkins & Clinton, 2015 p. 17) and isn’t that what all counselors strive to achieve for their clients

This article addresses 30 clinicians who are American Counseling Association (ACA) members view on the importance and their frequency of engagement in clinical behaviors in addressing spiritual/religious issues in counseling. One clear theme that emerged from the data was that the counselors tended not explicitly address spiritual or religious issues. Cashwell et al., (2013) questions why spiritual and religious behaviors are

The client must be motivated to change and have the spirit of obedience to be a difference in their life. Even the counselor must collaborate with God to become a channel of Faith, Hope and Love for our clients Willard,2002). The only way we could become in tune with the three channels is to listen for the still small voice of God. When the client began the change process there could be some Resistance, but changing is not an easy thing to do. No one could change overnight it is a process. Clients need the assistance from their counselor to consistently trying to achieve their set goals. Counselors must assist the client with an Four interrelated action steps to move forward with their

One focus of biblical counseling is to help others develop a biblical worldview of their life and recognize the core truth that guides right thinking and actions. The goal of biblical counseling is spiritual maturity. True change is the result of the Holy Spirit working in one’s heart. This work often includes intervention by other people such as a pastor, a mentor, or a counselor. The biblical counselor helps people identify their problems in biblical terms that may involve a renaming of the problem, such as, alcoholism versus drunkenness. As this is done, the individual’s view of his or her problem is changed and becomes biblical. This process is filled with grace and is ultimately redemptive. The gospel of Jesus Christ is the foundation for the work of biblical counseling.

Clinical Mental Health counseling is a field of great opportunity and great responsibility. When counselees walk into the therapist’s office, they are often at one of the lowest points of their lives, bringing with them a lifetime of hurts, questions, and crises. The counselor’s view of the Gospel must be full enough to encompass the life of the hurting person. In those moments, a counselor will rely on years of hard work and discipline to make decisions that impact a person for life. A counselor must be prepared to do everything right yet still have the client walk away gaining nothing. Biblical counseling requires excellence in mind, personal discipline, and compassion, driven by a desire to glorify God and faith in His grace and sovereignty. There is nothing like Biblical counseling to see the Gospel work.

Given that the 30th day of the counseling period ends on February 10, 2016 with the AP signing the mediation agreement on February 9, 2016 and after talking to AP who indicated strong interest in participating in the ADR Program, I will go ahead and upload the signed agreement to mediate, change the status of the case to Informal Counseling – ADR Elected and notify the facility of the election to include a request for assistance in scheduling the mediation