The role of confidentiality largely is determined by the content discussed. If the counselee reveals evidence or reveals enough information to cause reasonable suspicion of abuse against her, a minor, an elderly person, or someone who is otherwise dependent, then I...
Matthew 18 Matthew 18:15-20“If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother. But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that by the mouth of two or three witnesses every fact...
This is a biblical evaluation of four common secular-based therapies: 12 Step Recovery Program The 12 Step Recovery Program is a lifestyle just as much as it is a set of life-principles. They are fairly spiritually-minded in an attempt to tackle addiction in a...
What does the Bible say about how the devil operates? What do we as believers need to do to protect ourselves from the devil’s schemes? Can a Christian be possessed by a demon? How do we as handle the demonic during the context of Biblical Counseling? The Devil...
There are a few instances in which a counselor would want to conclude a counseling case. Some of the reasons are encouraging reasons, for example, if the counselee is now equipped to handle his problems. Some of the reasons are less encouraging, such as when the...
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7...
What is Depression? Depression is a multifaceted issue. Psychology has given us a handy label for these particular set of emotions. However, a label does not tell us the cause or the treatment. It is used to describe a particular set of emotions without any...
Emotions: God’s and Man’s The Bible is full of descriptions of emotions: both God’s and man’s. God has revealed this aspect of Himself to us. He has revealed His emotion’s to us, so that we can learn from them so that we may honor and glorify Him in all aspects...
It’s easy to lock up as a counselor. For me, the most difficult session is the very first one. Breaking the ice is hard for me. It can be frustrating to know what to say, how to build trust, how to show that you care about someone you may have just met. Here are six...
So you are setting up a counseling ministry at your church. You have a new counselee. Everyone is looking forward to this. But sometimes, that first introductory meeting can be a bit daunting. What all do you need to cover? How do you get the ball rolling? ...