To understand this discussion board post, I ask classmates to review Box 16.1 on page 387 (Clinton & Ohlschlager, 2002) in their textbooks. As I feel it will be instrumental in understanding the context of my discussion board post.
The scenario is about Tom and Amy, with a confrontation about household finances. Tom, is in control of the household finances. And, Amy has issues with how Tom is controlling the finances. However, Amy is the individual whom is showing resistance to the counseling session due to a lack of motivation.
In this case, there is the obvious resistance of Amy in the counseling session. Now assuming, Amy is right that Tom is wasting the household income on expenses they can’t afford. Amy, may be resisting because Tom may …show more content…
Through being Truthful about my own shortcomings financially, even though I have the knowledge to not have financial issues. (Clinton & Ohlschlager, 2002) Furthermore, this is a tense scenario. Therefore, I could only give such advice and admittance of my own shortcomings when both clients are more relaxed and open to hearing such advice. (Clinton & Ohlschlager, 2002)
It is especially important as Christian counselors to affirm to sound biblical theology when dealing with matters such as the example of Tom and Amy. I feel that a Christian counselor must be an expert in both traditional psychological methods and in Biblical Hermeneutics. Hermeneutics defined in my own words is being able to look at scripture by removing personal bias and looking at the historical, biblical, literacy, cultural, sociological norms, norms. Of the original authors time period, and the one in which you reside in.
In summary, the scenario I used shows that the initial resistance of Amy can also lead to resistance by Tom in a counseling. However, all resist change. Therefore, as counselors it is our duty to future Christian counselors we need to have a strong theological background as
The scenario is about Tom and Amy, with a confrontation about household finances. Tom, is in control of the household finances. And, Amy has issues with how Tom is controlling the finances. However, Amy is the individual whom is showing resistance to the counseling session due to a lack of motivation.
In this case, there is the obvious resistance of Amy in the counseling session. Now assuming, Amy is right that Tom is wasting the household income on expenses they can’t afford. Amy, may be resisting because Tom may …show more content…
Through being Truthful about my own shortcomings financially, even though I have the knowledge to not have financial issues. (Clinton & Ohlschlager, 2002) Furthermore, this is a tense scenario. Therefore, I could only give such advice and admittance of my own shortcomings when both clients are more relaxed and open to hearing such advice. (Clinton & Ohlschlager, 2002)
It is especially important as Christian counselors to affirm to sound biblical theology when dealing with matters such as the example of Tom and Amy. I feel that a Christian counselor must be an expert in both traditional psychological methods and in Biblical Hermeneutics. Hermeneutics defined in my own words is being able to look at scripture by removing personal bias and looking at the historical, biblical, literacy, cultural, sociological norms, norms. Of the original authors time period, and the one in which you reside in.
In summary, the scenario I used shows that the initial resistance of Amy can also lead to resistance by Tom in a counseling. However, all resist change. Therefore, as counselors it is our duty to future Christian counselors we need to have a strong theological background as