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Biblical Counseling

Biblical Counseling. Christian Kingdom College Week 4: Review and Compass Therapy. Goal of Counseling. Glorification. Pat h Of Righteo usness. Obedience. Justification. The goal of counseling is maturity (Colossians 1:28). Maturity includes both:

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Biblical Counseling

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  1. Biblical Counseling Christian Kingdom College Week 4: Review and Compass Therapy

  2. Goal of Counseling Glorification Path Of Righteousness Obedience Justification • The goal of counseling is maturity (Colossians 1:28). • Maturity includes both: • Biblical responses and behavior (obedience); and • Transformation and growth in Christ-likeness. Crabb (1977), p. 25

  3. From Facts to Feelings 3. Feelings – Experiencing the realness of truth 2. Faith – Acting upon the facts 1. Facts – Mind renewed by God’s Word John 14:21 Crabb (1977),

  4. Human Need Personal Worth Self-worth Security Significance • People are motivated to follow the direction that they think will meet their needs. • The primary problem with people today is misplaced dependency. Crabb (1977), p. 62

  5. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs • Self-Actualization 4. Esteem 3. Love and Belonging 2. Safety 1. Physical Needs

  6. Crabb’s Personality Structure In Christ Bible EVENT Evaluation Conscious Mind Unconscious Mind CHRIST Satan World Wrong Programming Self • Transformation depends upon renewing the mind (Romans 12:2). • World out • The Word in Basic Direction Biblical Behavior Will Emotions Compassion Crabb (1977), pp. 106, 107

  7. How Problems Develop 3 Vague Sense of Emptiness Personal Needs Motivation Basic Assumption Partial, Temporary Satisfaction Goal-oriented Behavior Goal Frustration Obstacle 1. Unreachable Goal Guilt 2. External Circumstances Resentment 3. Fear of Failure Anxiety Crabb (1977), pp. 124, 125, 132

  8. Model for Counseling 7. Identify Spirit-controlled feelings 1. Identify Problem Feelings 6. Plan and Carry Out Biblical Behavior 2. Identify Problem Behavior 5. Secure Commitment 3. Identify Problem Thinking 4. Clarify Biblical Thinking TEACH Crabb (1977), p. 160

  9. Self Compass Graph Montgomery (2006), p. 185

  10. Interpreting Self Compass Trends • 0 to 4 – may indicate no rigid trend • 5 to 8 – may indicate a mild trend • 9 to 12 – may indicate a moderately rigid trend • 13 to 15 – may indicate a severe level of being stuck on compass point Montgomery (2006), p. 185

  11. Heart or Core Montgomery (2006), p. 15

  12. Counseling Techniques • Tape Recorder • Helps clarify Biblical thinking when experiencing problem emotions due to problem thinking. Example: Biblical statements of truth on index or business cards. • Compass Sketching • Provides a mental picture of how a person’s compass is functioning and where they may be stuck in particular situations or relationships. Montgomery (2006).

  13. Counseling Techniques • Counselor Self-Disclosure • Powerful • Can easily be abused; Focus on person in need • Sharing an aspect of one’s own life that has been dealt with successfully in an effort to give hope • Congratulatory Affirmation • Affirming even the slightest progress in an effort to strengthen, give hope, and encourage future effort Montgomery (2006).

  14. Counseling Techniques • Lean Against the Wall • May provide a physical symbolization for trusting the Lord when a person is having difficulty “letting go and letting God” • Only used when no risk of personal injury exists • Metaphor Construction • Uses implied comparison to make concepts real and give them lasting power Montgomery (2006).

  15. Counseling Techniques • Conditional Alignment • Models the Jesus’ work (1 John 2:1) • Includes coming alongside to listen and respond • Maintains objectivity and ability to disagree • Socratic Questioning • Maintains rapport and relationship • Uses questions and statements to encourage personal awareness Montgomery (2006).

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