A Biblical Counseling Case Study The Anatomy of Anxiety:

1. A Biblical Counseling Case Study The Anatomy of Anxiety: God’s Prescription for Victory InAnxiety Robert W. Kellemen, Th.M., Ph.D. www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org

2. Presentation Focus

3. The Big Picture # 1 • Victory Over or Victory In?

4. The Big Picture # 2 • Take Two Verses and Call Me in the Morning

5. The Big Picture # 2 • Overcoming fear and anxiety is a relational • discipleship process, not an exhortational event. • Facing fear and anxiety is a comprehensive • process involving the whole person in their • whole life situation.

6. The Big Picture # 3 • “Mike”: Pursuing Victory in Anxiety

7. Case Study Interaction # 1 • How could these introductory concepts and • pictures impact how you relate to and counsel • someone (like Mike) pursuing victory in anxiety?

8. A Biblical Anatomy of Anxiety: Thinking Theologically!? • We need a CFRC Model

9. Creation: Mood Order—Vigilance • Vigilance: Called to Sentry Duty • Gen. 2:15: Take Care Of/Keep • Vig: Vigil, Vigilance, Vigor • Warrior or Worrier

10. Case Study Interaction # 2 • How could the theological category of • “vigilance” impact how you relate to and • counsel someone (like Mike) pursuing victory • in anxiety?

11. Fall: Mood Disorder—Stuck Vigilance • Failing to Guard the Garden • Gen. 3:10: Fear and Hiding • Gen. 3:12, 16: Blame and Maim

12. The Family Tree of Anxiety • Vigilance: The Faith Response to Threat • Anger: The Fight Response to Threat • Anxiety: The Flight Response to Threat

13. Case Study Interaction # 3 • How could the theological category of “stuck • vigilance” impact how you relate to and counsel • someone (like Mike) pursuing victory in anxiety?

14. Redemption: Mood Reorder— Clinging to God • Choosing to Sacrifice in the Garden • When Fear Strikes: “Where does fear drive me?” • When Anxiety Stalks, Faith Wrestles

15. Case Study Interaction # 4 • How could the theological category of “clinging • to God” impact how you relate to and counsel • someone (like Mike) pursuing victory in anxiety?

16. Consummation: Mood Healing—Cure • Victory Over! • Peace in the midst and godly living through it all

17. Case Study Interaction # 5 • How could the theological categories of • “tomorrow’s promise and today’s goal” impact • how you relate to and counsel someone • (like Mike) pursuing victory in anxiety?

18. Philippians as a Model

19. Paul’s Purpose • Philippians 4:1: “Therefore…” • Philippians 1:27-28

20. Paul’s Model • Stand Firm! • Worthy of the Gospel

21. Comprehensive Care

22. Case Study Interaction # 6 • How could the biblical principle of • “comprehensive and compassionate care” • impact how you relate to and counsel someone • (like Mike) pursuing victory in anxiety?

23. Guard Your Relationship to God Your Guard

24. Guard Your Relationship to God Your Guard • Renew Your Image of God • Engage in Worshipful Prayer

25. Guard Your Relationship to God Your Guard • Open Your Palms to God

26. Case Study Interaction # 7 • How could the biblical principle of “guard your • relationship to God your Guard” impact how you • relate to and counsel someone (like Mike) • pursuing victory in anxiety?

27. Commit to Mature Relationships With God’s People • Live the Truth in Love • Speak the Truth in Love

28. Commit to Mature Relationships With God’s People • Our GPS of Truth and Love, Scripture and Soul • Empathy

29. Commit to Mature Relationships With God’s People • Encouragement

30. Commit to Mature Relationships With God’s People • Exposure • Empowerment

31. Case Study Interaction # 8 • How could the biblical principle of “commit to • mature relationship with God’s people” impact • how you relate to and counsel someone • (like Mike) pursuing victory in anxiety?

32. Cling to Your Identity in Christ • Understand Who You Are In/To Christ • Stir Up the Gift of God within You

33. Case Study Interaction # 9 • How could the biblical principle of “cling to your • identity in Christ” impact how you relate to and • counsel someone (like Mike) pursuing victory • in anxiety?

34. Put on the Mind of Christ • Renew Your Mind • Put Off Worldly Mindsets • Put On Christ-Centered Mindsets

35. Case Study Interaction # 10 • How could the biblical principle of “putting on • the mind of Christ” impact how you relate to and • counsel someone (like Mike) pursuing victory • in anxiety?

36. Practice What You Preach • Nike! • Replace Fearful Inaction with Other-Centered • Action • Maintain a “Can Do” Spirit in Christ

37. Case Study Interaction # 11 • How could the biblical principle of “practice • what you preach” impact how you relate to and • counsel someone (like Mike) pursuing victory • in anxiety?

38. Soothe Your Soul in Your Savior

39. Case Study Interaction # 12 • How could the biblical principle of “soothe your • soul in your Savior” impact how you relate to • and counsel someone (like Mike) pursuing • victory in anxiety?

40. Live Wisely in a Fallen World

41. Commencement: Keep Clinging to Christ!

42. Comprehensive Compassionate Care: Philippians 4—A Running Commentary • Imagine…If this one verse in one chapter in • one book has this much profound wisdom for • victory in anxiety…how sufficient the entire • Bible is for a comprehensive approach to • victory in anxiety!

43. The Big Question: So What? • Related to victory in anxiety, what will you do • differently in your life and ministry as a result • of our biblical study together?

44. Resources for Your Life and Ministry

45. A Biblical Counseling Case Study The Anatomy of Anxiety: God’s Prescription for Victory InAnxiety Robert W. Kellemen, Th.M., Ph.D. www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org