Scriptural Counseling A God-Centered Method
Scriptural Counseling A God-Centered Method by Oliver McMahan, published by CPT Press on November 14, 2019, is a 210-page exploration of a God-centered approach to pastoral counseling. This work emphasizes the importance of placing God at the center of the counseling process, drawing on biblical foundations found in scriptures such as Ezekiel 34 and John 10. McMahan discusses the goals and methods of godly counsel while also providing insights into the historical development of pastoral counseling since 1900.
Readers will find a comprehensive overview of methodologies for addressing human functioning across various dimensions, including emotional, cognitive, and behavioral aspects. The book offers practical guidance for counseling families and couples, as well as strategies for crisis situations and ethical considerations in counseling practice. By integrating themes from psychology and Christian ministry, this monograph serves as a resource for those interested in the intersection of faith and counseling.
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This monograph from experienced counselor and teacher Oliver McMahan advocates a God-centered approach to pastoral counseling. In theocentric counseling – counseling centered in God – God is the center and guide for all that is involved in the counseling process. McMahan reveals the biblical roots of pastoral counseling in Ezekiel 34 and John 10, scriptures that communicate the goals, direction, and methods of godly counsel. He also highlights basic trends and influential figures in the history of pastoral counseling since 1900. He outlines methodologies for counseling in the five areas of human functioning, assumptive/spirit, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and contextual. He gives practical guidance for counseling families and couples, counseling in crisis situations, using special methods, and observing counseling ethics.
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