COUC 506 QUIZ THE CHRISTIAN COUNSELOR'S
MINISTRY AND ROLES QUESTIONS
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? -
Answers - 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? - Answers - 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? - Answers - It is really important that we
have someone for whom we can offer guidance
All of the models of spiritual formation have one of the same elements, which is? -
Answers - Spiritual growth in the context of relationship and community
Which list below provides some of the best suggestions for building a therapeutic
relationship in a Christian counseling session? - Answers - Recognizing that we are
"wounded healers," providing the sense of "hospitality," clarifying your role and listening.
With regard to how a counselor's temperament affects counseling, what can we say? -
Answers - Counselors need to be adequately aware of the implications of differences in
their need to control and that of the client and make adjustments in counseling
When clients come to a Christian counselor expecting to have "spirituality" included in
counseling, what must we keep in mind? - Answers - All of these
How does the rate limiting factor mentioned in the lecture and by McMinn relate to
counseling? - Answers - Our own recognition of our strengths and weaknesses as a
counselor will relate to the potential rate of change in our counselee
What propels a level of professionalism in Christian counseling? - Answers - All of the
above
In the context of the discussion of Christian counseling as a spiritual enterprise, the
lecture talked about "receiving grace" and "refining grace." What is the main idea behind
that discussion? - Answers - For the Christian counselor, God's grace needs to be
constantly at work to develop the godly characteristics necessary in the counseling
process.
MINISTRY AND ROLES QUESTIONS
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? -
Answers - 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? - Answers - 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? - Answers - It is really important that we
have someone for whom we can offer guidance
All of the models of spiritual formation have one of the same elements, which is? -
Answers - Spiritual growth in the context of relationship and community
Which list below provides some of the best suggestions for building a therapeutic
relationship in a Christian counseling session? - Answers - Recognizing that we are
"wounded healers," providing the sense of "hospitality," clarifying your role and listening.
With regard to how a counselor's temperament affects counseling, what can we say? -
Answers - Counselors need to be adequately aware of the implications of differences in
their need to control and that of the client and make adjustments in counseling
When clients come to a Christian counselor expecting to have "spirituality" included in
counseling, what must we keep in mind? - Answers - All of these
How does the rate limiting factor mentioned in the lecture and by McMinn relate to
counseling? - Answers - Our own recognition of our strengths and weaknesses as a
counselor will relate to the potential rate of change in our counselee
What propels a level of professionalism in Christian counseling? - Answers - All of the
above
In the context of the discussion of Christian counseling as a spiritual enterprise, the
lecture talked about "receiving grace" and "refining grace." What is the main idea behind
that discussion? - Answers - For the Christian counselor, God's grace needs to be
constantly at work to develop the godly characteristics necessary in the counseling
process.
