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HSCO 506 DB 1 WITH REPLYHSCO 506 DB 1 WITH REPLY WEEK 1 DM QUESTIO WITH REPLIES HSCO 506 INSTRUCTOR BRIAN CAMBELL WEEK 1 DRB Discussion Question: The lectures talked about the value of integrating psychology and our Christian faith in counseling. When you think of the area of human services counseling, per se, what do you think are the most important points made in the lecture that would encourage you to look for ways to use both psychology and theology/Christian spirituality in your human services counseling? Even if you work in a secular setting (such as a community mental health center) how can you utilize some of the elements of a “Christian” counseling approach (as defined in the lecture) in all human services counseling settings? Put another way, how could you argue that in answering the question “what is the solution to our problems” we should draw from both psychology and theology/spirituality, rather than just one worldview perspective? In your answer, demonstrate that you are reflecting on solid concepts from the lectures; cite the lectures correctly as directed in the discussion board instructions document. Replies: In your responses to at least two classmates must challenge your classmates and expand the discussion. ELIMINATE simple “I agree” statements. Where do you think your classmates’ posts made strong points and where could their posts have been strengthened? Refer to the discussion board grading rubric for additional ideas for your responses to classmates. Truth. According to Brewer & Peters (2010b), seeking truth is a concept and goal in both a theological worldview and a scientific worldview. While those who are struggling with their lives are seeking true answers to their problems, the Bible proclaims that God’s word is truth. In fact, Jesus himself claimed to be the truth (John 4:16). If we as Christian counselors are to help others seek truth in their hearts, we must encourage them to seek it through the Word. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1, NIV). Self-awareness & humility. “Integrated counseling also demands that each of us involved in counseling have an extra measure of self-awareness and humility” (Brewer & Peters, 2010b, para. 3). The concept of fully understanding life as we know it is too much for any one man or woman to grasp. As counselors, we often see our clients buckling under the pressures of 1