McMinn describes in detail the joys and challenges of using prayer and Scripture in counseling. Of course, these are essential aspects of ones Christian life, but use of them in counseling needs to be done carefully and with purpose, and it is important that helpers be aware of this. So many things can go right, but so many things can go wrong if not done appropriately.
Read Chapter 3 & 4 textbook by McMinn; “Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling” review Schregardus’ dissertation.
Prepare a 3-4 page paper addressing the following:
Choose three new and/or interesting points that McMinn makes regarding the use of prayer in the counseling process. Indicate why you chose these points.
Choose three new and/or interesting points that McMinn makes regarding the use of Scripture in the counseling process. Indicate why you chose these points.
Some Christian counselors indicate the need to know Scripture before one is able to use it in counseling (Schregardus, 2007). Why is this important?
How important do you believe it is to incorporate prayer and Scripture in the counseling process? Explain your answer.
Scholarly academic resources and APA format.
