McMinn Book Review
Tincye Edwards
Capella University
McMinn Book Review
Summary
In Chapter one, McMinn (2011) refers to approaches to counseling indicating Jill who is a depressed client. McMinn (2011) classifies Counselor A, B and C. Counselor A suggests Jill should try to relax and enjoy life. Counselor B suggests Jill should talk about her issues while the counselor listens empathically. Counselor C suggests a spiritual approach while referring to appropriate scriptures for Jill situation. Furthermore, chapter one continues into integration with Jill scheduling an appointment with a Christian Counselor, Dr. N. T. Gration, an expert in Christianity and Psychology (McMinn, 2011). Jill has concerns about separation …show more content…
The counselor distinction from personal views and professional views are considered. Professionalism includes research and journal studies. Although Christian counselors have spiritual lives, professional training is also required for appropriate counseling. Most counseling is based on counseling theory. The technique Albert Ellis’s Rational-Emotive Therapy to Christian Counseling is one most practiced form of counseling (McMinn, 2011). This theory permits the Christian counselor to syndicate biblical scriptures with counseling. Faith and counseling are indispensable to the client when the client is a Christian and may convey clarity. Adequate counseling requires reference to a scientific base. Techniques that are validated from research studies and practice are proven to be effective. Then ethical standards are considered by obtaining informed consents and maintaining moral standards for the …show more content…
Christian counselors are careful not to ask clients to confess. However, they are available to listen while the client talks about issues. The Christian counselors are cautious from being in the middle of issues during the process of the client talking. Therefore, the Christian counselor has to seek understanding through scripture for guidance through proper confession. Chapter seven reviews forgiveness. Forgiveness is a process of healing from disappointment. "Forgiveness is God’s gift, modeled perfectly in the work of Jesus Christ and reflected dimly but frequently in human interactions.” (McMinn, 2011, page 249) Christian counseling is linked to guidance in forgiveness. Forgiveness with prayer and scripture brings us closer to God. Chapter eight is redemption. Redemption can be obtained after accepting God as the only savior. Many times people have gone through multiple situations and problems in life, however, they become stronger in time. After prayer and forgiveness, there is redemption. With the help of the Christian counselor, the client grows stronger from inside out growing closer to God. There is praise and worship because there is understanding of the challenges and strength to stay away from sin. Redemption is power from God.
Personal
Tincye Edwards
Capella University
McMinn Book Review
Summary
In Chapter one, McMinn (2011) refers to approaches to counseling indicating Jill who is a depressed client. McMinn (2011) classifies Counselor A, B and C. Counselor A suggests Jill should try to relax and enjoy life. Counselor B suggests Jill should talk about her issues while the counselor listens empathically. Counselor C suggests a spiritual approach while referring to appropriate scriptures for Jill situation. Furthermore, chapter one continues into integration with Jill scheduling an appointment with a Christian Counselor, Dr. N. T. Gration, an expert in Christianity and Psychology (McMinn, 2011). Jill has concerns about separation …show more content…
The counselor distinction from personal views and professional views are considered. Professionalism includes research and journal studies. Although Christian counselors have spiritual lives, professional training is also required for appropriate counseling. Most counseling is based on counseling theory. The technique Albert Ellis’s Rational-Emotive Therapy to Christian Counseling is one most practiced form of counseling (McMinn, 2011). This theory permits the Christian counselor to syndicate biblical scriptures with counseling. Faith and counseling are indispensable to the client when the client is a Christian and may convey clarity. Adequate counseling requires reference to a scientific base. Techniques that are validated from research studies and practice are proven to be effective. Then ethical standards are considered by obtaining informed consents and maintaining moral standards for the …show more content…
Christian counselors are careful not to ask clients to confess. However, they are available to listen while the client talks about issues. The Christian counselors are cautious from being in the middle of issues during the process of the client talking. Therefore, the Christian counselor has to seek understanding through scripture for guidance through proper confession. Chapter seven reviews forgiveness. Forgiveness is a process of healing from disappointment. "Forgiveness is God’s gift, modeled perfectly in the work of Jesus Christ and reflected dimly but frequently in human interactions.” (McMinn, 2011, page 249) Christian counseling is linked to guidance in forgiveness. Forgiveness with prayer and scripture brings us closer to God. Chapter eight is redemption. Redemption can be obtained after accepting God as the only savior. Many times people have gone through multiple situations and problems in life, however, they become stronger in time. After prayer and forgiveness, there is redemption. With the help of the Christian counselor, the client grows stronger from inside out growing closer to God. There is praise and worship because there is understanding of the challenges and strength to stay away from sin. Redemption is power from God.
Personal