Mcminn Summary
According to McMinn (1996), Scripture reading and prayer are encouraged during the therapeutic session. However, research has shown that few Christian counselors use scriptures and prayer when they are counseling clients. McMinn (1996) concluded that Christian counselor’s use of prayer and scriptures is determining by the “ theoretical orientation of the counselor and the diagnosis of the client” (p.67). McMinn (1996) suggests the client should use scriptures during mediation to help the client change faulty beliefs. Scriptural meditation is also useful in creating a personal and intimate relationship with God. Additionally, learning scriptures increases spirituality and it draws the individual closer to the healing power of God. Scriptures
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Counselors are concerned with charging a fee for the service, and what form of prayer to use Prayer can also pose a problem when the counselor has to provide techniques and models of therapy to insurance companies. According to McMinn (1996), prayer is not a science and has not been researched to establish its effectiveness. The use of prayer can also be seen as coercion by the counselor, therefore, causing ethical concerns (McMinn, 1996).
Since prayer is viewed as fellowship and seeking God, it is spiritual, and a personal experience. Prayer can be incorporated as, mediation, homework, or included during the therapeutic session. The use of prayer during the therapeutic session should also be determined by the need and the effect it would have on the client. The use of prayer will increase the outlook of the participant and is beneficial for their physical and emotional healing.
There are times of silence that the counselor can use prayer during the session, including intercessory pray that benefit all their clients. In addition, the counselor can teach the client to pray. The counselor should be led by the Holy Spirit seeking guidance and direction when to use prayer during the therapeutic process. Prayer should be used knowing that all healing comes from God. (Lecture,
Counselors are concerned with charging a fee for the service, and what form of prayer to use Prayer can also pose a problem when the counselor has to provide techniques and models of therapy to insurance companies. According to McMinn (1996), prayer is not a science and has not been researched to establish its effectiveness. The use of prayer can also be seen as coercion by the counselor, therefore, causing ethical concerns (McMinn, 1996).
Since prayer is viewed as fellowship and seeking God, it is spiritual, and a personal experience. Prayer can be incorporated as, mediation, homework, or included during the therapeutic session. The use of prayer during the therapeutic session should also be determined by the need and the effect it would have on the client. The use of prayer will increase the outlook of the participant and is beneficial for their physical and emotional healing.
There are times of silence that the counselor can use prayer during the session, including intercessory pray that benefit all their clients. In addition, the counselor can teach the client to pray. The counselor should be led by the Holy Spirit seeking guidance and direction when to use prayer during the therapeutic process. Prayer should be used knowing that all healing comes from God. (Lecture,