Psychology Theology And Spirituality In Christian Counseling Summary

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Mark McMinn’s book Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling, attempts to bridge the gap between theology, spirituality and psychology in a counseling setting. “When it comes to religious values in the counseling office our clients are not alone, many counselors feel confused too” (p.4). Dr.Mark McMinn complies an exceptional resource for those who have elected the path of Christian counseling. The book focuses on largely two important aspects of the Christian counseling field: life outside of the counseling session and in counseling a session. In addition, McMinn explores six Christian concepts within counseling. McMinn (2011) opens discussion with a description of a few challenges facing interdisciplinary integration which are to comprise of: blurred personal and professional life, lack of scientific backing, worldview differences, training hitches, complications of spiritual formation and ethical deliberations in religious counseling. With these challenges McMinn addresses the counselor on how to handle those challenges.…show more content…
The author acknowledges the lack of observed research concerning praying aloud and introduces many studies that are in support of the impact of prayer. “Studies show that ninety percent of Americans pray” (p.79). McMinn goes on to identify the risks of prayer as well, bringing attention to potential dependency, ritualism and ethical considerations that must be taken into account with clients. Scripture in counseling has always been up for debate. McMinn observers’ scripture as a tool that may profit clients through intervention, mediation and truth discover. The author is sure to warn the risk related with using scripture by adding the risk of shame and power linked with
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