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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No matter their reason for beginning the counseling journey, each counselor is blessed. I have found unexpected joys and spiritual growth as a direct result of helping other women grow in faith. If you are led to becoming a biblical counselor, here are just some of the blessings you will experience. Continue Reading →
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Counseling supervision is an important step toward developing an effective counselor. The supervisor’s role requires patience and an awareness of opportunities to provide encouragement. It provides a model of humility, an example of using Scripture, and necessary instruction. The supervisor plays an important part in blessing the kingdom of God. Continue Reading →
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