Psychology and Theology in Christian Counseling

Paper Summary:

This paper begins by attempting to determine the body of knowledge to date concerning the value, if any, of blending psychology and theological precepts into a holistic Christian counseling approach. Next, the paper attempts to identify any confounding factors to such a holistic approach. Finally, the paper develops a best practices model for providing Christian counseling using psychotherapeutic techniques.

Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Importance of the Study
Rational of the Study
Overview of the Study
Review of Related Literature
Methodology

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"The nature of the human condition means that there are spiritual, physiological, psychological, and sociocultural components involved. In order to live a complete life, then, requires a healthy spiritual component as well as mental and physical well-being. The challenges facing counselors today, then, is to develop a framework that approaches the individual from this holistic perspective. According to Becvar (1997), the fields of psychology and theology tend to overlap, because "tending to the soul in human beings goes far beyond science" (p. 270). Healthcare providers have tended to exclude spirituality from their delivery models in recent years, but the apparent value of prayer and Christian counseling in these settings has caused many clinicians to reassess what people really need when they are sick and scared."

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