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in Christian Counseling (1996), McMinn offers a presentation of a counselor multitasking but has developed his own. Who has developed approach I in the counseling world? Most New age Christian counselors have begun to develop synchronized skills, which embark on the core components of, Theology, psychology and spirituality. Our journey begins exploring the pathways of understanding the values and perspectives that can be discovered through the work of a well-rounded solid, Christian counselor. The book is filled with illustrations of life and brief counseling scenarios. McMinn (1996) does provide the reader with a fully functional working model that identifies the relating life experiences to Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality. The resistance of modern psychology and theology in todays practices is divisive as it tries to deliver contemporary messages concerning mental health on different approaches. As Psychologist Albert Ellis wrote, The emotionally healthy individual should primarily be true to himself and not masochistically sacrifice himself for others. Versus Christian spirituality that identifies and states in scripture that as individuals we are instructed to look out for the interest of others (Phil. 2:4) and to prefer one another in honor (Rom 12:10) (McMinn, 1996).
disciplines, Christian counseling then becomes more intricate and comprehensive. The modern
Christian counselor sets their belief upon God as an individuals growth, spirituality and
mental health is in their mind. In placing the remains of a tattered mental health condition in
the forefront, the clients eternity of life and knowledge of God and overall well being remains
health, gives the individual the responsibility to recognize their relationship to God, they
family and friends and most of all to themselves. We must first understand and have a
Awareness that identifies our brokenness and therefore, allow us experience grace and hope
in our journey through lifes trials and tribulations with Jesus Christ.
The three disciplines psychology, theology, and spirituality in addition to the niche of
multitasking, will take time, energy, loyalty, and dedication to integrate in the counseling
profession. The latter parts of the book discusses McMinn uses prayer, scripture, sin,
world perspective .The main problem with sin is that it separates us from God; the wonder of
redemption is that individuals are brought back into relationship with God. (McMinn, 1996, p.
265). A Christian counselor must display humility and compassion and gratitude and pray for
Gods grace with gratefulness. Scripture transforms people by identifying the sin and the Holy
Sprit power allows a redemptive God to shine through. Those who are unbelievers see no
need for spiritual redemption. Through Confession we acknowledge our sin and our need for
Salvation through the grace and love of God. We need the redemption for our sins as we gain a
relationship with God our prayer becomes fruitful. Our lives will then be completed and our
hope everlasting. Bless the Lord, O my Soul, and do not forget all his benefits-who forgives all
Your iniquity, which heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you
with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good as long as you live so that your
Response
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon
you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your
souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. I had struggled throughout my chaotic
childhood dealing with the presence of crack cocaine, gang violence, and uncertain living
conditions throughout the streets of South Los Angeles I developed the ability to discern sprits
whom were harvest in people most of my life. My perception of family was good. Both
parents worked most of my life. However, my mother s education was quite higher than
fathers. Roughly she was a college graduate while his never passed the eighth grade did not
Experience considerable loss until the death of my mother in 1998 followed by my younger sister
in 2001.my youngest sisters death hit me the hardest as did my father who begin to suffer
Dementia shortly afterward. Christian guidance and support helped my throughout this troubling
times and my first wife and I prayed and shared scripture together. By the age of 33, I learned
the true meaning of prayer. Through time, I learned to forgive others and most important I
Reflection
1996), There were several key notes to remember and required the extensive use of a
highlighter. Anyone who is starting out in the counseling field should have this as a required
textbook. McMinn does an excellent job of guiding the reader on how to integrate Christian
faith and spirituality into the secular world daily reflections. Christian counselors should wan
to follow gods will and this texts provides the examples, guidance, and techniques on how to
Incorporate God into the counseling session. The drawback with this work is around the
conclusion. Throughout the text, McMinn is clearly preparing the counselor to master the
Skill of multi-tasking. , McMinn summarizes the whole book in two pages. The most important
part of integrating the three areas of studies is important enough for the author to provide a
greater level of detail to a new counselor in reference multitasking. Success always lie in the
Action
I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as
innocent as doves. Be on your guard against men; they will hand you over to the local councils
and flog you in their synagogues. On my account you will be brought before governors and
kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. But when they arrest you, do not worry about
what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say; for it will not be you
speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. (Matthew 10:16-20). God has
given me back tenfold since the loss of my mother and sister I have established myself as a
praying case manager at PCA. As Jesus calls me into the counseling field, he is also preparing
me for the secular world. In my environment, people request you solve their problems for them. I will use scripture to reach out in Christian love to these individuals and families.
Reference McMinn, M. R. (1996). Psychology, theology, and spirituality in Christian counseling. Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.