WEEK 1 DM QUESTIONS WITH REPLIES
HSCO 506 INSTRUCTOR
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
the world; they attempt to be “perfect” or think that everyone else can thrive in the chaos while
they seem to always fail. We must address this by peeling back the layers, revealing to our
brothers and sisters that we all struggle and sin. It is up to us to turn to the only higher power for
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HSCO 506 INSTRUCTOR
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
the world; they attempt to be “perfect” or think that everyone else can thrive in the chaos while
they seem to always fail. We must address this by peeling back the layers, revealing to our
brothers and sisters that we all struggle and sin. It is up to us to turn to the only higher power for
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