Christian Counseling
Essays

Autism is a very serious medical condition that manifests itself as a brain disorder, effecting the normal development of the social and communication skills. Autism usually showing up in the first two or three years of…

Symbol: Symbols communicate directly the subconscious parts of our minds because they bypass language. One of the reasons why Christian symbols are so powerful is that they allow people to suspend the rational parts of…

There is an idea of longstanding that humor has power as a curative. The Reader's Digest has long had a section entitled "Laughter: The Best Medicine," reflecting an old saying about this issue.

This paper talks about the psychological conditions that a patient Diane is going through due to the various instances of physical and sexual abuse in her life. After giving a detailed summary of her condition, this paper talks about the various theories that could be used to treat it. The Cognitive therapy and the Ehler and Clark model are chosen specifically for Diane's condition. Empirical evidence is provided for why this theory was chosen. Along with talking about the theory, this paper also talks about the biblical view on this situation and how to deal with it a theistic approach.

In the case of Leon, a 52-year old man with a dysfunctional childhood who has been unable to experience life in typical fashion, the most prominent presenting issue is definitely the individual's lack of emotional capacity and general apathy, both of which are obviously symptoms of a deeply repressed psychological trauma. The circumstances described in the introduction to Leon's case, wherein his eventually divorced parents both suffered from chemical dependency and addiction, while the father inflicted sever emotional and physical abuse, is extremely typical in terms of being connected to later symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV Text Revision (DSM-IV TR), "diagnostic criteria for PTSD include a history of exposure to a traumatic event that meets specific stipulations and symptoms from each of four symptom clusters: intrusion, avoidance, negative alterations in cognitions and mood, and alterations in arousal and reactivity," (DSM–IV, 1994, 4th ed.) and Leon's current symptoms are closely aligned with this diagnostic template. Intrusion comes in the form of Leon's deeply seated resentment towards his absentee and abusive parents, as well as the memories of that experience which continue to haunt him. Avoidance is evidenced in Leon's apathy and social withdrawal, as well as his fear of commitment and inability to develop intimate emotional bonds with his own family. Negative alterations in cognition and mood, as well as alterations in arousal and reactivity, can be linked to Leon's insomnia, anxiety, and lack of energy.

"How to Help People Change" and "Telling Yourself the Truth" are two books about Christian counseling. These two books are critiqued and evaluated in terms of their theories in this three page paper. This three page paper is divided into three sections of equal length. The first section is a summary of the theories of Christian counseling. The second section is an analysis of strengths and weaknesses. The third is personal reaction.

This essay is divided into five separate questions based on a case study of Mr and Mrs J. In this case the couple is having marital problems and the questions aim to investigate the root causes. The essay ends with two answers that explain the importance of spirituality and the importance of communication as pivotal principles in any relationship.

This study uses a five-chapter format to describe the field of Christian counseling, including a definition and overarching goals. A review of the relevant literature provides the background for a review and summary of Gary R. Collins' text, Christian Counseling: A Comprehensive Guide (2007). A chapter by chapter summary of this text is provided in the data analysis chapter.

Review of Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling by McMinnSummaryPart 1In chapters 1 and 2 McMinn explains how one integrates, psychology, theology and spirituality into counseling: the key is to…

The Interdisciplinary Studies degree offers a student the opportunity to integrate disciplines to develop a broader understanding of areas that can be meaningfully applied one’s career.