Introduction Pastoral counseling is a branch of counseling in which ordainded ministers‚ rabbis‚ priests and others provide therapy services. The therapists integrate modern psychological thought and method with traditional religious training.[1] All branches of the U.S. Armed services offer Pastoral Counseling to their members. Only 6 states license the title "Pastoral Counselor": Arkansas‚ Kentucky‚ Maine‚ New Hampshire‚ North Carolina‚ and Tennessee. In
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Personal Counseling Theory Liberty University Danielle Phillips Coun 507 Abstract In developing a theory of counseling‚ keeping theology‚ spirituality and psychology as the foundation is the key. I have had the opportunity to study many different counseling theories‚ and upon reflection‚ feel they have valid concepts and techniques that would aide me in my search for a working counseling theory of my own. This model will utilize theories based on secular psychology
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Divorce Mediation Divorce mediation in when a couple sits together with a third person‚ known as a mediator and the mediator helps resolve issues that the couple is dealing with through face to face negotiation and mutual concession. The mediator uses empathy‚ congruency and unconditional positive regard. Both people have to work together in the process to see how to work out their own disputes rather than always letting the mediator settle it out for them
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy & Multi-cultural Counseling As treatment providers of diverse populations who have a particular awareness and focus on cultural responsiveness‚ Freeman & Ronen (2007) indicate it is important for therapists to be able to apply CBT with cultural proficiency and develop original strategies within the context of the client’s culture. Freeman & Ronen (2007) state that a number of studies support the use of CBT with clientele of diverse cultural backgrounds with
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Does Divorce Have Long-Term Damaging Effects on Children? With the significant number of marriages ending in divorce these days‚ it is important to analyze the impact of these dissolving unions on the children involved. With the current divorce rate slowing heading towards half of all marriages‚ this issue impacts the lives of almost everyone in the country. Divorces are reported about in the news and tabloids‚ politicians use it as a platform for policy change‚ and psychologists point to it
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Divorce and its effects on family Kirsten Jackson University of Maryland Eastern Shore Divorce is defined as “the formal dissolution of marriage” (Collins‚ 1978‚ p. 1). Nearly half of marriages end in divorce. There could be various reasons as to why a relationship diminishes. These reasons could include premarital cohabitation or in other words living together before marriage‚ marrying at a young age‚ and finally the presence of children. All three of these reasons are said to be
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An approach to counseling and psychotherapy that places much of the responsibility for the treatment process on the patient‚ with the therapist taking a non-directive role. Developed in the 1930s by the American psychologist Carl Rogers‚ client-centered therapy—also known as non-directive or Rogerian therapy—departed from the typically formal‚ detached role of the therapist common to psychoanalysis and other forms of treatment. Rogers believed that therapy should take place in the supportive environment
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Types of Therapy Amy N. Johnson Liberty University Abstract This report contains information discussing the different types of therapy and a brief description of each. Professional literature and journals were chosen for research based on their content and relevance. The four main types of therapy were chosen for discussion: psychodynamic‚ behavioral‚ humanistic‚ and existential. A brief history of therapy is given and the main contributors to each type of therapy are also mentioned
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Personal Theory Paper Anonymous Graduate Student Liberty University Abstract As the main goal of Christian counseling is to facilitate change in order to help clients achieve emotional wholeness and prosper in the direction of spiritual maturity‚ the intent of this author is to outline the development of a personal counseling theory which will assist clients in meeting that goal. This theory utilizes aspects from the disciplines of psychology and spirituality‚ as well
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Family counseling is a key to promote better relationships and understanding within a family. Every individual is facing one or the other problems in their daily life. The counseling can provide each individual with the chance to express opinions by communicating effectively. This process will help to change the attitude and reinforce the positive attributes of the individual‚ couple‚ or family members. "A family is a place where minds come in contact with one another. If these minds love one
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