ability to better care for their patients. One of the core principles of counseling psychology, for example, is that the psychologist treats the patient as a holistic being (Rinaldi, 2012, p.1219). With the…
Counseling Psychology Counseling psychology is a health care provider and general practice of professional psychology. Counseling psychology main focus is on people’s function in all ages of the relationship and also in their personal life. This field of psychology addresses physical health concerns, social, work, and emotional problems that individuals can have in different stages of their life. Counseling psychology focuses on the stress is that people may have and also on other issues which…
A counseling psychologist is a person who counsels clients by applying a psychological perspective to any problems presented to the person. To be a counseling psychologist one must have at least a doctorate degree. This degree can be a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) or a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D) doctorate. However, if one wishes to practice independently then not only will the person need a doctorate, but also a license to practice in the state. In some hospitals, a counseling psychologist will…
Understanding culture helps therapist to understand how others interpret their environment. In counseling psychology one of the main focuses and emphasizes should be on understanding individuals within their social and cultural context. One of the key factors in understanding cultures of others is coming into the realization of oneself. Cultural Self-Awareness…
Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling written by Mark R. McMinn teaches Christian counselors the importance of Spirituality in the counseling office. Throughout the book McMinn provides deep insight on the integration of the three concepts; the author provides concrete cases that allow the reader to grasp the information by applying the scenarios to the text. To better equip Christian Counselors he uses cognitive therapy from a Christian perspective as foundation for his…
Liberty University 4-Matt Review McMinn Summary The book that is being reviewed is Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling by Mark R. McMinn, P.H.D. The author describes his goal for the book as “to provide a practical resource within the fields of counseling and psychology that is theologically and spiritually responsible” (McMinn, 2011, p. 29). McMinn explores the fields of theology, psychology and spirituality. McMinn explains how each field is important to healing…
In Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling by Mark McMinn, McMinn opens by establishing a base for a Christian worldview in the psychotherapy environment. McMinn describes how “this is a book for those wanting to investigate the frontier of intra-disciplinary integration” (McMinn, 2011, p.9). In examining this frontier, McMinn discusses fundamental views and religious interferences concerning integration as well as the difficulties encountered by Christian counselors. To…
unifying themes for counseling psychologist. I think one of them, emphasis on relatively brief interventions, has tended to change in last 15 years. There is inclination towards brief interventions among both clinical and counseling psychologist in managed care. Clinical psychologists are not excluded from the pressure of insurance companies that encourage brief treatments. Therefore, emphasis on brief interventions recently may not be one of the core differences of counseling psychologist…
Review Summary Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling is an enlightening and captivating book by Mark McMinn. The book shows and provides interesting insight into counseling from the perspective of Christians. I consider this book to be quite stirring and thoughtful because the author provides readers with relevant knowledge combined with his own personal experiences in the field of counseling. McMinn also offers his readers the opportunity to think about counseling…
4MAT Review on McMinn Stephanie Dooley Liberty University Summary This is a review on the book Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling written by Mark R. McMinn, Ph.D. This book is a great resource for someone who has chosen the path of Christian counseling. The author states that the main idea of the book is, “this is a book for those wanting to investigate the frontier of intra-disciplinary integration” (McMinn, 2011, p. 9). McMinn talks about religious…