Christian Counseling/Psychology

Introduction

Christian counseling is designed to prepare the students for a specialized ministry in the counseling of individuals , couples , families and special focus groups within the context of the local church Para-church ministries , church related agencies or other religious setting . The program enables students to employ integrative therapies intergrative proven , effective counseling methods , model and modalities with sound biblical and theological principles . The vision of the church is to be a healing community . Hope for hurting individuals and families is an essential element of the Christian message (Adams , 1970

The

Therapeutic Relationship

Many of the dynamics present during CSA may be brought in the therapeutic relationship including the betrayal of trust , secrecy intrusive or abusive touch , and inappropriate physical and sexual boundaries . The clinician must be aware of the re-enactment of , and guard against colluding with , such dynamics in the therapeutic space Clear and firm boundaries must be set in to ensure the safety of the survivor . Counsellors must not abuse their power and must exercise appropriate control and containment without relinquishing empathy with the position , emotions and helplessness of the survivor 's safe therapeutic environment in which there are no boundary violations and that minimizes the re-enactment of abuse dynamics is of paramount importance in the development of an effective therapeutic relationship In to achieve this effective therapeutic relationship , the clinician should consider the following guidelines . Breaking the traumatic rules of the past , establishing safe , well bounded therapeutic relationship (Adams , 1970

Qualities that promote a healthy counseling setting that promotes healing of the client

The clinician must be aware of the re-enactment of , and guard against colluding with , such dynamics in the therapeutic space . Clear and firm boundaries must be set in to ensure the safety of the survivor Counselors must not abuse their power and must exercise appropriate control and containment without relinquishing empathy with the position emotions and helplessness of the survivor 's safe therapeutic environment in which there are no boundary violations and that minimizes the re-enactment of abuse dynamics is of paramount importance in the development of an effective therapeutic relationship . In for a good counseling to be effective , certain qualities by the counselor must be shown The counselors do abide to the following foundation , committed to a non-discriminatory policy with regard to employment , professional help , or educational opportunity on the basis of race , gender , national origin or religious affiliation , commited to the welfare of any counselee under care as a primary goal , maintain professional relationship in various counseling disciplines for counselee referral if necessary , provide pastoral or biblical counseling services for those issues and problems within the sphere of their training and competence commit to personal spirirual ,physical and emotional health , the counselors will maintain respect , love and value to each counselee regardless of race ,religion ,gender ,income ,educational level or social status . The aim of this counseling is to enable the client function well mentally , emotionally ,physically and spiritually

Therapeutic healing process is important to the individual 's treatment outcome...