Psychology‚ Theology‚ and Spirituality in Christian Counseling Sondra Rule Liberty University Summary The author of this book Mark McMinn explains how psychology‚ theology‚ and spirituality can all be integrated into Christian counseling. He discusses the difference between the three overlapping principles. He wrote this book especially for Christian counselors‚ pastors‚ as well as students so that they may clearly understand the meaning of the three principles
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Mark McMinn (2011) mentions three essential categories in counseling which are psychology‚ theology and spirituality. Each area offers a personal and professional challenge to the Christian counselor. Other key points mentioned throughout the book are prayer‚ scripture‚ sin‚ confession‚ forgiveness‚ and redemption (McMinn‚ 2011). He uses assessment techniques to increase the depth of our relationship with God and encourages integrating those techniques as guidance to our clients. McMinn points
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McMinn’s book‚ Psychology‚ Theology‚ and Spirituality in Christian Counseling‚ 1996‚ brings theology‚ Christian spirituality‚ and psychology into the counseling responsibility. Faith‚ true‚ honest‚ heartfelt faith is his unceasing‚ steady‚ melody. McMinn just doesn’t just focus on using Christian doctrine in therapy sessions with your clients. He spends an equal amount of time coaching and educating on the invaluable importance of spirituality in the counselors life. Christian counseling strengthens
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Counseling Melyssa P. Warden Liberty University A 4-MAT Review: Psychology‚ Theology‚ and Spirituality in Christian Counseling Abstract McMinn‚ M. R. (1996). Psychology‚ theology‚ and spirituality in Christian counseling. Christian counseling integrates the fundamental specialties of psychology‚ theology‚ and spirituality into the counseling relationship. McMinn (1996) delivers this insightful guide into the profuse approaches of integration through the means of Scripture‚ prayer‚ confession‚ and
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SUMMARY * For the most part‚ psychology and theology have been considered to be enemies as both deal with the basic questions about life and the human experience from different approaches. Psychology places human experience (empirically) at the core of understanding and theology places God (our interpretation of His Word) at the center of understanding human experiences. Theology is faith based and includes a strong acceptance of the Bible as the basis of all truth. Psychology is empirically
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Book Review for Psychology‚ Theology‚ and Spirituality in Christian Counseling: By Mark McMinn Ashley Lanier Liberty University Summary The main goal of this book is to act as a guide for the Christian counselor. The book is to help the counselor confronting the client and integrating Christianity to the session. The book helps counselor better assess their own spiritual needs as well as their clients. The book stresses the importance of implementing the bible into the lives of the Christian
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According to McMinn (1996)‚ Scripture reading and prayer are encouraged during the therapeutic session. However‚ research has shown that few Christian counselors use scriptures and prayer when they are counseling clients. McMinn (1996) concluded that Christian counselor’s use of prayer and scriptures is determining by the “ theoretical orientation of the counselor and the diagnosis of the client” (p.67). McMinn (1996) suggests the client should use scriptures during mediation to help the client
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4MAT Review: Coaching Questions Kimberly A. Scott Liberty University 4MAT Review: Coaching Questions In order for life coaches to be successful‚ they must have a “toolbox” full of coaching skills that will enable him or her to effectively help his or her clients. In his book‚ Coaching Questions: A Coach’s Guide to Powerful Asking Skills‚ Tony Stoltzful (2008) provides coaches with several types of asking tools and resources that will have a positive impact with his or her client.
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Spirituality In Christian Counseling Mark R. McMinn SUMMARY The book begins with at brief selection as it addresses the importance of the counselor utilizing the Christian faith in counseling in addition to focusing on the relationship between psychology and theology. It addresses the issues and concerns that religion may bring into counseling sessions and how the counselor should address and handle these challenges. McMinn addresses the facts that spiritual development
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Running Head: The Life you always wanted A 4-MAT Review: The Life You’ve Always Wanted: spiritual disciplines for ordinary people Rashod C. Wells Liberty University Abstract John Ortberg’s manuscript‚ The Life You’ve Always Wanted: a spiritual disciples for ordinary people‚ published in 2002 at Grand Rapids‚ Michigan. Ortberg tells us the pathway in rejoining our connection to God‚ which allows us to have what our heart’s desire‚ the life we have always wanted. He describes it through
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