NAIROBI PENTECOSTAL BIBLE
COLLEGE
NAME : PETER
NJUGUNA MWANGI
COURSE: BASIC
CHRISTIAN
COUNSELING
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LECTURER :
RHODAH KARIUKI
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303664
CENTER : IMARA
DAIMA
LESSON 1
1. Describe the characteristics of an effective Christian counselor (12
MARKS)
They believe that there is a God in whose merge and
likeness all humanity has created.
They make therapeutic use of traditional religious
resources (e.g. scripture reading)
They are role models in their communities
They have a genuine interest in people
They are empathetic, which is the ability to feel with
counselees
They have the ability to live with uncertainty
Demonstrate integrity, courage and the genuine ability to
care
2. In half a page, discuss the purposes of counseling (6MARKS)
The purpose of counselling is a chore on one primary
objective which is, people have needs
It has been found that counselling works
It has also been found that counselling is not stigmatizing
like medicine
Counselling is also educational thus the best way to deal
with people problems
Through counselling, a counselor is in position to
1. Restore
2. Support
3. Rejuvenate
4. Revitalizes
It makes one aware of his situation
Helps the client to be aware of self –esteem
Counselling puts cut pain and suffering as the light is
shed in to one’s problem and therefore exposes his
problem to himself
It helps the client to be more open, free and honest
about his feelings
Counselling takes one back to normal functioning and
also able to adjust to the environment.
LESSON 2
Identify other THREE more issues in the Old and New Testaments (apart
from the ones already listed in this lesson) and search for relevant scriptural
verses that could be used to counsel them. -You may use a Bible concordance
to help you do the work (12 MARKS).
Issues for counselling
1.Loneliness –psalms 23
-Isaiah 41:10
- Hebrew 13:5,6
2.Sorrow -2 Corinthians 1:3-5
-Romans 8:26-28
3.Suffering – 2 Corinthians 12:8-10
-Hebrews 12:3-13
LESSON 3
1. Describe the counseling process that you would offer to Martha who has
lost her husband and is undergoing grief. In your work explain:
a) How you will attend to her as she counselling process.
I will spend time to be with her
Listen with compassion when she tack
Let her know that I care
Accept and knowledge what she feels.
b) How you will carry out the counselling process.
i. Relationship and rapport building
-This is the stage I will focus on building trust and a safe,
non – judgmental environment
-This will make her feel comfortable to openly share her
thoughts& feelings.
ii. Assessment and problem identification.
-I will gather information to help me gain a holistic view
of the problem to help and Martha recognize patters or
underlying course.
c) What homework assignment you will give her.
a). Reading a chapter from the Bible
b). Recording hours of sleep each day
c). Setting up devotion time together with the Lord
d). Filling in Bible study paper
e). Memorizing relevant verses.
d) How you will wind up your session. (4 MARKS EACH)
a) I will terminate gradually out of our agreement
b) Let the client book the next session probably once a week.
2. Mentioned 5 ways you would use to help a client who is suffering
Depression (5 MARKS)
i. Deal with the physical causes and supporters
ii. Use of anti-depressant medication
iii. Help people to change their thinking patterns
iv. Guiding in behavior changes
v. Developing social support
LESSON 4
Explain THREE factors (other than the ones listed above)
that you think couples should embrace to keep the family
bond stronger (9 MARKS).
1. Reading the word of God together for guidance
2. Spend as much time together as possible
3. Discuss issues affecting you and agree to solve them together
LESSON 5
Explain the role of secular psychology in Christian
counselling
- Secular psychology can play a significant role in Christian
counselling by providing evidence –based techniques and
intervention to address mental health issues. Christian
counselors can incorporate secular psychological principles such
as cognitive –behavior therapy (CBT) or family systems theory in
to their practice while still focusing on spiritual growth and
biblical values
- The integration can help clients address issues like anxiety,
depression or relationship problem while also exploring their faith
and spiritual well-being.
Some Christian counselors may use secular assessment and
diagnostic tools to better understanding their clients’ needs and
develop effective treatment plans.
- It’s essential for Christian counselors to critically evaluate secular
psychological theory and method to ensure they align with their
faith value and don’t contradict biblical principles.
By combing the best of both words Christian counselor can
provide holistic care that addresses both the psychological and
spiritual needs for my clients.
LESSON 6
The effect that technology and organization are likely to
have in Christian counselling services in the future are;
i. Diverting from the normal society culture and practice
different cultures due to globalizations.
ii. Technology will mainly dictate the mode of counselling
because the society will be more exposed due to availability
of a lot of information and happening around the world.
iii. Counselors will have to adapt to different mode and ways of
counselling due to charging dynamics of multicultural
changes.
iv. Physical contact between the counselor and counselee may
keep on decreasing because technology is becoming
preferred mode of doing things in the society.
