COUC 506 QUIZ The Christian Counselor's
Ministry and Roles/ Quiz & Ans/ 2024
If we take into account the Formation Field approach to spiritual formation in our
counseling, what is true? - Answer: One way to relate to non-Christians in
Christian counseling is by appealing to their transcendent desires—desire to be a
part of something bigger, etc.
The lecture talked about "hospitality" as one way for a counselor to respond to
suffering. How might a counselor exercise hospitality? - Answer: Establish an
atmosphere of compassion in the counseling session
What determines what you emphasize in counseling and the techniques you
choose - Answer: All of these
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, In providing hospitality to a suffering client, and providing solidary to him/her,
what is true? - Answer: We can minister to our clients simply by recognizing their
suffering
The lectures talked about creating "free space" in the process of counseling
suffering clients. What is a true statement from that discussion? - Answer: Free
space is connected to recognition of God's full knowledge of us
What is a main insight in Nouwen's polarities model? - Answer: Spiritual
formation is a journey
What is the idea behind the faith tradition vs. the formation tradition in the
context of spirituality; why is focusing on our formation tradition important in
counseling? - Answer: One active engagement in Christian counseling is to help
our clients apply biblical concepts to their daily lives
The lecture talked about internal dissonance as one reason for personal suffering.
What can we say about that? - Answer: A client may consistently behave in a way
that is inconsistent with his/her stated values
Brewer's model of spiritual formation emphasizes the necessary relationships in
the life of our counselee. What is true of his approach? - Answer: It is really
important that we have someone for whom we can offer guidance
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Ministry and Roles/ Quiz & Ans/ 2024
If we take into account the Formation Field approach to spiritual formation in our
counseling, what is true? - Answer: One way to relate to non-Christians in
Christian counseling is by appealing to their transcendent desires—desire to be a
part of something bigger, etc.
The lecture talked about "hospitality" as one way for a counselor to respond to
suffering. How might a counselor exercise hospitality? - Answer: Establish an
atmosphere of compassion in the counseling session
What determines what you emphasize in counseling and the techniques you
choose - Answer: All of these
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, In providing hospitality to a suffering client, and providing solidary to him/her,
what is true? - Answer: We can minister to our clients simply by recognizing their
suffering
The lectures talked about creating "free space" in the process of counseling
suffering clients. What is a true statement from that discussion? - Answer: Free
space is connected to recognition of God's full knowledge of us
What is a main insight in Nouwen's polarities model? - Answer: Spiritual
formation is a journey
What is the idea behind the faith tradition vs. the formation tradition in the
context of spirituality; why is focusing on our formation tradition important in
counseling? - Answer: One active engagement in Christian counseling is to help
our clients apply biblical concepts to their daily lives
The lecture talked about internal dissonance as one reason for personal suffering.
What can we say about that? - Answer: A client may consistently behave in a way
that is inconsistent with his/her stated values
Brewer's model of spiritual formation emphasizes the necessary relationships in
the life of our counselee. What is true of his approach? - Answer: It is really
important that we have someone for whom we can offer guidance
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