Discussion Thread Using Prayer and Scripture in Counseling

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God provides all healing, and when we pray, healing comes. Therapy is not designed to make clients dependent on us, but to help them seek dependence on God. Biblical perspectives and teachings incorporated into the counseling process provide guidance and comfort. Sharing relevant passages that emphasize God's love, forgiveness, and restoration can remind Chichima that her faith offers a source of solace and healing. Therapy can assist with finding strength and support in a relationship with God by drawing on the teachings of Christianity. To integrate theology into the counseling process, it is essential to create a safe and supportive environment where Chichima can explore her religious beliefs and concerns without fear of judgment or condemnation. This response includes acknowledging her Christian faith, understanding its teachings, and addressing the specific challenges she faces in the context of her spirituality. As a counselor, it is my responsibility to acknowledge that God is also present in therapy and that all healing comes from Him; I am only here to assist in His work (Hawkins and Clinton, 2015). One important aspect of integrating theology is exploring the concepts of forgiveness and redemption. Chichima's feelings of shame and guilt surrounding her abortion and estrangement from the church are significant barriers to her healing. By discussing the Christian teachings on forgiveness and redemption, the counselor can help her understand that her faith offers the possibility of restoration and healing. Emphasizing the grace and mercy that Christianity teaches can provide hope and encouragement as she seeks forgiveness for her past actions. I would use Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). It focuses on people's thoughts rather than their actions (American Psychological Association, 2009). My first two responses relate to me implementing CBT because it will change my client's thoughts, which will affect how she feels and what she does. Her difficulties have caused her to question existence and faith, but she is aware that she requires healing from the pain of her abortion. CBT will assist her in exploring her feelings of shame, guilt, perception of God, and the events that led to her abortion and suicidal attempts. My client will eventually recognize that her difficulties and trauma have harmed her view of God and faith, but she will also discover that she is capable of healing from it. She feels trapped between her fear of resuming her faith and the shame she has brought to it. As she works through her feelings of guilt and shame in my session, she will be more open to incorporating scriptures and prayer practices in the future. “I can do all things through him who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). References American Psychological Association. (2009). Different approaches to psychotherapy . Apa.org; American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/topics/psychotherapy/approaches Hawkins, R. E., & Clinton, T. E. (2015). The new Christian counselor: A fresh Biblical and transformational approach . Harvest House Publishers. Hendrickson Publishers. (2014). The holy bible: King James version. Hendrickson Publishers.

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