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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This week’s mini-series on the Grace and Truth blog addresses biblical counseling homework. In this first article, Caroline Newheiser shares the five W’s of counseling homework. In other contributions to the series, Shauna Van Dyke urges counselors to use a different term than “homework” for creating a growth plan and assignments to facilitate biblical sanctification, and Christine Chappell offers three benefits of audio-based homework. Continue Reading →
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The counselor may need to counsel a woman who has left a relationship with another woman that became possessive and sexual. This blog gives suggestions for Scriptures that can help and offers a few warnings for the counselor. Continue Reading →
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When a counselee feels confused about a problem, consider using Paul Tripp’s Circle of Responsibility diagram. It will help the visual learner assess the issue and offer steps to take. For many years I have used the Circle of Responsibility diagram in counseling. I carry copies with me when I change locations between my home and office. I have even been known to draw the circles of responsibility on a napkin! This simple design has helped many people determine the parameters in their lives and God’s perspective on their relationships. Continue Reading →
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This blog shares suggestions from a counselor who has worked with her husband for years in co-counseling couples. She provides four tips on how to work as a husband-wife team. These ideas can be adapted for pairs working in a counseling ministry to serve couples who need counseling. Continue Reading →
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