COUN 506, Integration: Week 7 & 8 Notes 2022 study set with complete solutions

Christian counseling Unique to Christian Counseling = Sin Redemption Confession Integrative Concepts: Language of... Psychology: sickness, external attribution Christian Spirituality: sin, internal attribution Theology: evil, cosmic attribution 00:02 01:42 Sin: Psychology External Attribution Unhealthy guilt dynamics Right/Wrong acts of individual perception Goal: minimize sensitivity to sin Sin: Theology Internal Attribution Universal human condition Personal sin is cause of cognitive/emotional problems Right/Wrong are matter of God's law Goal: heighten sensitivity to sin Sin: Personal Sin is CHOICE inner REBELLION towards God NUMBNESS or INSENSITIVITY to God in our life APPROPRIATE GUILT DECEPTION BONDAGES LOVELESSNES and PRAYERLESSNESS Sin: Attributional Style EXTERNAL: psychology, little freedom, victim, sympathy, others INTERNAL: spirituality, freedom to choose, personal responsible, anger/guilt, self COSMIC: theology, free to choose/slave to sin, dependent to God, conviction/forgiveness, falleness Sin: Dynamics (McMinn MAP) Who does the client believe is responsible for problems? Attributional Style: internal, external, cosmic? Moral Development: sense of right and wrong Theistic vs Humanistic Values: God or self? Shame/Denial Dynamics: responsibility or blaming Bondage/Addictions: self-control or out-of-control? Confrontation: Holy Spirit We deal with the person, God deals with the sin Conviction, contrition, repentance are gifts of God Healing begins with admission of powerlessness Redemption/Reconciliation (1 John 1:9) Confrontation: Therapeutic Relationship Hospitality: Willingness to take a risk for redemption Receiving & Confrontation work together Prayer is essential Welcoming sinners is life changing Confrontation: How to Silence: body language, avoid giving approval Pondering: help client understand by wondering out loud Questioning: giving client ownership of decisions Direct Censure: may pose risk, but provide quick change Acherit: visualize with end in mind Prayer: support client Confrontation: Ethical Concerns Do No Harm: Is it in their best interest? Counselor Self-Awareness: personal motivation? Power Dynamics: am I creating dependency or imposing my will? Redemption: restoring their relationship with God? Confession: Types & Dynamics Positive Confession Restorative Self-Examination Comfort-Seeking Denial