Biblical counselors and their counselees occasionally experience insomnia. The book of Psalms expresses the emotional and spiritual pain felt when there is a lack of restful sleep. It also describes the help and peace that comes from remembering God’s nature and care for His children. Continue Reading →
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Counselors have the desire to share scriptural advice but can become prone to agenda-driven, time-conscious counseling. This blog recommends allowing time for the counselee to sit in silence so she can process her thoughts. The Scripture gives us principles to follow, which will foster greater understanding and are sensitive to the counselee who requires time to think before speaking. Continue Reading →
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Biblical counselors seek to understand and serve their counselees well. This includes our non-verbal communication. This blog gives advice concerning hugging our counselees. Some counselees welcome physical touch, and others do not. Suggestions are given on how to love our counselees well in this area. Continue Reading →
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Our June 2024 mini-series on the BCC Grace and Truth blog addresses supporting caregiving families of dementia sufferers. In this first article, Caroline Newheiser offers three suggestions for counselees interacting with a loved one with dementia. In other contributions to the series, Beverly Moore provides encouragement and wisdom for families as they take on the role of caretaker for a loved one with dementia, and Dave Deuel considers how we can reframe soul care ministry from a church building to a home or care facility in order to faithfully minister to individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Continue Reading →
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This blog addresses the possibility of burnout by the counselor, which can be due to a heavy caseload or the effect of a few difficult cases. Self-evaluation is needed in order to combat compassion fatigue. This blog presents the example of Christ as the example of unselfish love, incorporating rest and occasional isolation for worship, involving friends, and seeking a heavenly reward. Continue Reading →
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