I have often heard this statement, "They advertise Christian counseling,but it is certainly less than biblical in it's approach."
How can this be? Well,many counselors are professing Christian's while their training and focus is completely void of a biblical worldview.
What then is the difference between a Christan counselor and Biblical counseling? Robert Kellemen,Ph.D, is a Licensed Counselor. In his article,"What Makes Biblical Bounseling Biblical", he demonstrates the contrast. Here is an extract.
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"Truly biblical counseling addresses the complexity of life lived in a fallen world. The Bible profoundly describes existence through our creation in God’s image, our fall into sin, and our redemption in Christ. Only when taken together can we understand people, diagnose problems, and prescribe solutions—biblically.
Biblical counseling follows a holistic approach to the nature of human nature. Created in the image of God, we should reflect God in our relational (spiritual, social, and self-aware), rational (images and beliefs), volitional (motivations and actions), emotional (responses and reactions), and physical capacities. Only when united can we help the whole person to become a whole person.
Biblical counseling takes a robust approach to counselor training. It refuses all shortcuts as it recognizes the need for equipping in biblical content, Christlike character, relational competencies, and Christian community. Only when combined can we produce truly effective soul care-givers and spiritual directors."
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