Chapter 4: Counseling: Integrating a Christian Worldview

After reading this chapter, you will understand more about: The differences among various Christian counseling rolesHow credentialing, work setting and ethics can affect the Christian CounselorAs a Christian and a counselor, working with those who have differing beliefs/valuesIntegrating faith through counseling conversations and putting clients’ needs firstThe following CACREP standards are addressed in this chapter: Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice: The multiple professional roles and functions of counselors across specialized practice areas (CACREP, 2024, Standard 3.A.2.)The role and process of the professional counselor advocating on behalf of and with individuals receiving counseling services to address systemic, institutional, architectural, attitudinal, disability, and social barriers that impede access, equity, and success (CACREP, 2024, Standard 3.A.4.)Social and Cultural Identities and Experiences: The influence of heritage, cultural identities, attitudes, values, beliefs, understandings, within-group differences, and acculturative experiences on individuals’ worldviews (CACREP, 2024, Standard 3.B.2.)The role of religion and spirituality in clients’ and counselors’ psychological functioning (CACREP, 2024, Standard 3.B.11.)