Thursday, April 15, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Visuals
This YouTube video is a slide show on the topic of Christian counseling. The clip states more of a clear description of Christian Counseling.
This is a video from the Remuda Ranch Recovery Program for Eating Disorders. Although the counseling focuses more on rehabilitation,Remuda is an extremely successful Christian based program. The success rate is at an astounding 95%. Remuda claims their success from approaching the healing process from a Christian perspective.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Interview with Diana
On a late Friday afternoon I interviewed a woman named Diana, while she was painting pottery with one of her clients. She works through the company West Yavapai Guidance Center, and is currently a Family/Peer support partner.
One of the questions I asked was, “Why is it important for someone to have a mediator/Counselor?” Diana responded by answering this question in several ways. One that I found intriguing is the fact that the client has someone to listen to them and a person to rely on. Diana began to tell a story of her and one of her clients; and the joy she found in simply eating Lucky Charms while building a deeper relationship. “That is what it is all about, following Christ’s example, and reaching out to individuals where they are at in life. It is not about trying to change who they are, but instead loving them for who they are.” Diana, who had struggled with Drug addiction and abuse for a long time, stated her passion for each client. She relates to what most of them are going through, because of her past. God is now using her testimony to help others now in the same situation, or recovering from that lifestyle.
I also asked Diana about the positive and negative aspects of this field. Diana believes that it is rewarding to see the growth in not only the clients, but in her personal life. She often times, finds herself benefiting from the other individuals influence. Diana’s exact words were, “I truly feel blessed that God placed these people in my life.” This is the top fulfillment from her experience. On the other hand, Diana finds it difficult to separate her personal life from work. It is easy to get caught up in helping others; yet she forgets to find time for herself. Another question was regarding the work conditions, and environment. Diana will usually meet with her clients in a comfortable atmosphere. This invites them to willingly open up, as opposed to an office setting.
Just by talking with Diana for a short hour, I could see the joy she finds in her job. She mentioned how much she loves going to work! “I go bowling, shopping, pottery painting, hiking, picnicking, and I get paid for doing so!” Although all these things are fun, I believe the true reason Diana enjoys her job so much is by simply meeting people where they are at; and showing the same love, God showed her. Reading the Bible, and allowing Jesus to use her life, is what began the true recovery in her life. Christian values are important in the process of mentoring/counseling others. One, who responds to God tugging their heart, will make a difference in the peer support. After listening to Diana’s heart, I see that this is a job that she genuinely enjoys, and she loves to help others through it.
One of the questions I asked was, “Why is it important for someone to have a mediator/Counselor?” Diana responded by answering this question in several ways. One that I found intriguing is the fact that the client has someone to listen to them and a person to rely on. Diana began to tell a story of her and one of her clients; and the joy she found in simply eating Lucky Charms while building a deeper relationship. “That is what it is all about, following Christ’s example, and reaching out to individuals where they are at in life. It is not about trying to change who they are, but instead loving them for who they are.” Diana, who had struggled with Drug addiction and abuse for a long time, stated her passion for each client. She relates to what most of them are going through, because of her past. God is now using her testimony to help others now in the same situation, or recovering from that lifestyle.
I also asked Diana about the positive and negative aspects of this field. Diana believes that it is rewarding to see the growth in not only the clients, but in her personal life. She often times, finds herself benefiting from the other individuals influence. Diana’s exact words were, “I truly feel blessed that God placed these people in my life.” This is the top fulfillment from her experience. On the other hand, Diana finds it difficult to separate her personal life from work. It is easy to get caught up in helping others; yet she forgets to find time for herself. Another question was regarding the work conditions, and environment. Diana will usually meet with her clients in a comfortable atmosphere. This invites them to willingly open up, as opposed to an office setting.
Just by talking with Diana for a short hour, I could see the joy she finds in her job. She mentioned how much she loves going to work! “I go bowling, shopping, pottery painting, hiking, picnicking, and I get paid for doing so!” Although all these things are fun, I believe the true reason Diana enjoys her job so much is by simply meeting people where they are at; and showing the same love, God showed her. Reading the Bible, and allowing Jesus to use her life, is what began the true recovery in her life. Christian values are important in the process of mentoring/counseling others. One, who responds to God tugging their heart, will make a difference in the peer support. After listening to Diana’s heart, I see that this is a job that she genuinely enjoys, and she loves to help others through it.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Annotated Bibliography
"American Association of Christian Counselors." AACC. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Apr 2010.
"Restoring Christ to Counseling & Counseling to the Church." CCEF. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Apr 2010.
"Counseling psychology." Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia Foundation, Inc, 01 April 2010 . Web. 7 Apr 2010.
Lelek, Jeremy. "Biblical Counseling and Accountability." (2007): n. pag. Web. 7 Apr 2010.
"Restoring Christ to Counseling & Counseling to the Church." CCEF. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Apr 2010.
"Counseling psychology." Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia Foundation, Inc, 01 April 2010 . Web. 7 Apr 2010.
Lelek, Jeremy. "Biblical Counseling and Accountability." (2007): n. pag. Web. 7 Apr 2010.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Collected Links
1.)http://www.careercruising.com.proxy.yc.edu/Careers/Interview.aspx?LoginID=7375c40c-f1d0-43ca-b123-6c14ecdd3272-&person=Todd&Occname=Religious+Worker&OccNumber=373
This is an interview discovered through the website, career cruising. I found Todd's advice extremely useful in several ways. In the interview he mentioned how this job can be emotionally draining at times. Counseling can also be demanding, and work often falls in personal life. I think going into the ministry with this knowledge is important.
2.)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counseling_psychology
This website is Wikipedia. Wikipedia contains numerous definitions, history details, statistics, and other sub-divisions of counseling. Many links and resources are offered as well.
3.)http://www.aacc.net/
This website is called the American Association of Christian Counselors. This is a well-known and supported website for counseling. A lot of courses and studies are listed on this page, and well as learning conferences for those who desire to grow in their counseling career. A membership is available. By signing up, newsletters and other valuable information is offered. This is a great site to visit if one is looking to get more involved with Christian Counseling.
4.)http://www.ccef.org/
This website contains numerous blogs, and journal entries about counseling from a Christian perspective. Curriculum, videos, training, a bookstore, and much more is presented in an easy, useful way! A subscription is offered as well. There is conference dates posted, where well-known speakers talk about the different issues involved in Christian counseling.
This is an interview discovered through the website, career cruising. I found Todd's advice extremely useful in several ways. In the interview he mentioned how this job can be emotionally draining at times. Counseling can also be demanding, and work often falls in personal life. I think going into the ministry with this knowledge is important.
2.)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counseling_psychology
This website is Wikipedia. Wikipedia contains numerous definitions, history details, statistics, and other sub-divisions of counseling. Many links and resources are offered as well.
3.)http://www.aacc.net/
This website is called the American Association of Christian Counselors. This is a well-known and supported website for counseling. A lot of courses and studies are listed on this page, and well as learning conferences for those who desire to grow in their counseling career. A membership is available. By signing up, newsletters and other valuable information is offered. This is a great site to visit if one is looking to get more involved with Christian Counseling.
4.)http://www.ccef.org/
This website contains numerous blogs, and journal entries about counseling from a Christian perspective. Curriculum, videos, training, a bookstore, and much more is presented in an easy, useful way! A subscription is offered as well. There is conference dates posted, where well-known speakers talk about the different issues involved in Christian counseling.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Why Psychology/Christian Counseling?
Right now at this point in life, I am interested in pursuing Psychology/Christian Counseling. I would love to work with youth aged students, because I feel like I am able to connect with teens. God placed an indescribable passion in my heart for teenagers. I am not 100% sure that I will be used in the Psychology/Counseling field, but I do know that whatever I end up doing, will involve youth. I realized that this was my passion while I was still in High school. For my high school career, I was involved in a touring group. We presented different awareness’s through dance, drama, and vocal. Our mission was to present, and offer peer to peer mediation. After conversing with numerous diverse teens, I came to knowledge that I wanted to continue mediation, even after high school was finished
. I don’t take this internal passion for granted. Like I stated previously, God gives us all different gifts, talents, aspirations, and passions. Helping others is what I am here to do. Helping them find the true meaning in life, and simply meeting them where they are at in life. As of right now counseling is an aspiration of mine, therefore I’m going to pursue this goal until it is met, or until God gives me a new direction to take. My hope is that through this assignment, I will have a clearer understanding of which path to take.
. I don’t take this internal passion for granted. Like I stated previously, God gives us all different gifts, talents, aspirations, and passions. Helping others is what I am here to do. Helping them find the true meaning in life, and simply meeting them where they are at in life. As of right now counseling is an aspiration of mine, therefore I’m going to pursue this goal until it is met, or until God gives me a new direction to take. My hope is that through this assignment, I will have a clearer understanding of which path to take.
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