This article explores the prevalence and impact of intrusive thoughts, particularly in the context of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). It delves into the development of intrusive thoughts and offers biblical counsel on addressing them, emphasizing the normalization of such thoughts and the importance of controlling attention towards them.
Read MoreThe purpose of this article is not to fully explain what good counseling for OCD entails. Instead, it aims to caution against two unhelpful tactics often used by those with OCD in response to intrusive thoughts—and sometimes even encouraged by counselors. These two tactics are: (1) Avoidance and (2) Reassurance.
Read MoreScripture calls us to govern our bodies as part of our sanctification, but oftentimes biblical counselors neglect the physical body while ministering to those with OCD.
Read More[…] For a more detailed Christian critique of PVT, see “Counseling Theory Matters: Understanding and Evaluating Polyvagal Theory,” by Kyle […]
Read MoreCounseling theory matters. This is comically illustrated in the 90s sitcom Frasier. The Cheers spinoff features Kelsey Grammar playing the role of Dr. Frasier Crane, a psychologist by training and host of a radio talk show where listeners are invited to call in and receive counsel over the air. In one episode, Frasier falls ill. … Continue reading Counseling Theory Matters: Understanding and Evaluating Polyvagal Theory
Read MoreThank you Tyler! This is so helpful! Pride and self reliance is always the center of our sin against the LORD. I have appreciated so much the helpful insights Hamilton gives and especially some of those correlations like those of noticing mountains throughout Scripture. Your analogy of “just being a little further along but no where near the summit” is a great perspective. One might think being humbled is defeating but really it’s just the opposite. It’s the reorientation we need each day to worship God as Holy and high and lifted up.
Read MorePsalm 24 is an incredibly useful passage to turn to when counseling issues related to pride. Specifically, Psalm 24:3-6 confronts and corrects those hearts tempted to be self-righteous.
Read MoreJesus comforts Peter to continue to make disciples despite personal failure.
Read MoreWe might even say with Mary, “I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.”
Read MoreA friend recently shared the story of his young daughter looking at her mom and saying: “You are the best mom in the world! *Long Pause* But that could change.” This exchange reminded me of our impulse to downplay God’s grace in fear of giving those we counsel a license to sin—God loves you … … Continue reading How God’s Grace Shapes Our Counsel
Read MoreIn John 15 Jesus informs the way that we counsel.
Read MoreGod sets the agenda for counseling and his agenda is glory.
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