Comments on: Two Ways to Become a Better Counselor http://www.competentcounseling.com/2008/12/10/two-ways-to-become-a-better-counselor/ People Seeking Solutions Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:26:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1-beta1 hourly 1 By: Dee Hoehn http://www.competentcounseling.com/2008/12/10/two-ways-to-become-a-better-counselor/comment-page-1/#comment-105 Dee Hoehn Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:19:32 +0000 http://competentcounseling.com/?p=2226#comment-105 I have sat on that question a bit, at first thinking, "study, stay on top of my CEU's, etc." The only asset I truly have is to be in direct continual relationship with God, to keep the 2X4's out of my own eyes, and to be authentic in relationship with others. I cannot hear the present truth of God in a situation unless I have spent time with Him. A good book I recommend also is "Christian Counseling Ethics" by Randolph K. Sanders. It outlines the MUST of having a go-to counselor for yourself. I think regular peer supervision, is a must, even better if it can be combined with intercession! I have sat on that question a bit, at first thinking, “study, stay on top of my CEU’s, etc.” The only asset I truly have is to be in direct continual relationship with God, to keep the 2X4’s out of my own eyes, and to be authentic in relationship with others. I cannot hear the present truth of God in a situation unless I have spent time with Him. A good book I recommend also is “Christian Counseling Ethics” by Randolph K. Sanders. It outlines the MUST of having a go-to counselor for yourself. I think regular peer supervision, is a must, even better if it can be combined with intercession!

]]> By: Rhonda Sori http://www.competentcounseling.com/2008/12/10/two-ways-to-become-a-better-counselor/comment-page-1/#comment-102 Rhonda Sori Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:03:12 +0000 http://competentcounseling.com/?p=2226#comment-102 All well said. I, personally, have gleaned so much from suggested reading by the Biblical Counseling Center (biblicalcounselingcenter.org). One of my all-time favorites is Theology of Christian Counseling by Jay Adams. You can never go wrong with his writings! All well said. I, personally, have gleaned so much from suggested reading by the Biblical Counseling Center (biblicalcounselingcenter.org). One of my all-time favorites is Theology of Christian Counseling by Jay Adams. You can never go wrong with his writings!

]]> By: Scotty Scheurich http://www.competentcounseling.com/2008/12/10/two-ways-to-become-a-better-counselor/comment-page-1/#comment-101 Scotty Scheurich Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:59:28 +0000 http://competentcounseling.com/?p=2226#comment-101 To be a better counselor. This may sound simplistic, but. 1. Read the Scripture (obviously). 2. Read books by Paul Tripp 3. Read books by David Powlison. The books that Paul Tripp and David Powlison wrote, have had the most impact of me & how I counsel. Both focus on the centrality of the Gospel. People in trouble, don't recognize the sinfulness of sin, the Holy character of their God, and they do not know how to humbly apply the truth of the Gospel to themselves each and every day. So in one sense to be a better counselor, I want to know God better, and know and apply the Gospel better each day. To be a better counselor. This may sound simplistic, but.

1. Read the Scripture (obviously).
2. Read books by Paul Tripp
3. Read books by David Powlison.

The books that Paul Tripp and David Powlison wrote, have had the most impact of me & how I counsel. Both focus on the centrality of the Gospel.

People in trouble, don’t recognize the sinfulness of sin, the Holy character of their God, and they do not know how to humbly apply the truth of the Gospel to themselves each and every day. So in one sense to be a better counselor, I want to know God better, and know and apply the Gospel better each day.

]]> By: Karen Helmer http://www.competentcounseling.com/2008/12/10/two-ways-to-become-a-better-counselor/comment-page-1/#comment-100 Karen Helmer Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:02:47 +0000 http://competentcounseling.com/?p=2226#comment-100 How to be a better counselor... I would just add: be a better counselee! Work on growth and change in your own life. This always helps me to remember how hard change can be, and how much joy it can produce. Then I'm able to understand how difficult it can be for my counselee's. How to be a better counselor…
I would just add: be a better counselee! Work on growth and change in your own life. This always helps me to remember how hard change can be, and how much joy it can produce. Then I’m able to understand how difficult it can be for my counselee’s.

]]> By: toebonian http://www.competentcounseling.com/2008/12/10/two-ways-to-become-a-better-counselor/comment-page-1/#comment-104 toebonian Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:56:42 +0000 http://competentcounseling.com/?p=2226#comment-104 How to be a better counselor! A. Humility is priceless! And be in the |Word of God more than anything else. Be sensitive to the vagaries of local churches, but draw your answers to the church of the Bible and let God's Word do His work. C. Practice keeping your mouth shut more than keeping it open. D. Listen to God speaking to you as your client talks to you. E. Always be honest. I don't know is a great beginning. F. Take notes that you will be able to read! How to be a better counselor!
A. Humility is priceless! And be in the |Word of God more than anything else.
Be sensitive to the vagaries of local churches, but draw your answers to the church of the Bible and let God’s Word do His work.
C. Practice keeping your mouth shut more than
keeping it open.
D. Listen to God speaking to you as your client talks to you.
E. Always be honest. I don’t know is a great beginning.
F. Take notes that you will be able to read!

]]> By: Bruce Roeder http://www.competentcounseling.com/2008/12/10/two-ways-to-become-a-better-counselor/comment-page-1/#comment-103 Bruce Roeder Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:35:22 +0000 http://competentcounseling.com/?p=2226#comment-103 I agree with what you are saying here Rick. My own counseling has progressed from the standard put off and put on to a heavy emphasis on the heart change that must motivate the process. This has resulted in a much more gospel centered approach to counseling. I also agree with the importance of the local church and the role of community in the counseling. Thanks for summing this up so well. I agree with what you are saying here Rick. My own counseling has progressed from the standard put off and put on to a heavy emphasis on the heart change that must motivate the process. This has resulted in a much more gospel centered approach to counseling. I also agree with the importance of the local church and the role of community in the counseling. Thanks for summing this up so well.

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