Christian Counseling Case

As a Christian counselor my job is to determine what works best for each client that I counsel. For this case study, I would assist Mary in finding some answers for her questions. I want to draw Mary in because the Holy Spirit can speak peace into her life. I would also recommend the following scripture to her; 1 Peter 3:15 (ESV) “But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.” I would recommend this scripture because I want Mary to be able to explain how she is still a believer despite of the distance between her and God. Mary’s case would provide a professional challenge for me because her experience is so horrific and I would have to be sure that there would be no condemnation from me …show more content…
Mary shows many signs that is missing something in her life and I think is because she has not had an internal connection with her pain. It is promising that Mary is still a believer and accepts the Word of the Lord. Her faith, albeit limited, provides the counselor a sign of hope for Mary to be open for further counseling sessions. The integration of prayer during counseling can be an affirmative tool for Christian counselors. It is not only a method but it can help clients and counselors in development (McMinn, 2011). Counselors must comprehend the moral concerns concerning prayer. When a counselor wishes to pray out loud with a client, there must prior acknowledgment that the client gives permission for the prayer (McMinn, 2011). At the same time prayer can hinder progress of counseling. The technique should not be used simply to talk at the client under the facade of praying to the Lord. If there is something the counselor needs to discuss with the client, the counselor should do so directly in clinical terms and not in religious or spiritual