Ep. 86 Ethically Addressing Sin and Harmful Behavior in Christian Counseling

🎓 This episode qualifies for 1 CE credit hour. Some conversations in the counseling room are uncomfortable… not because therapists lack compassion, but because they’re trying to navigate truth, ethics, faith, accountability, and emotional safety all at the same time.What happens when a client’s behaviors are creating harm, but they are also deeply struggling, ashamed, conflicted, or spiritually disconnected?How do Christian counselors address those moments without becoming condemning, avoidant, preachy, or clinically passive?In this CE episode, Camille McDaniel explores the delicate balance between compassion and honesty in faith-integrated counseling, including the importance of discernment, informed consent, and understanding what may truly be happening underneath a client’s behavior.This conversation is thoughtful, practical, clinically grounded, and deeply relevant for therapists navigating the complexities of Christian counseling in real-world practice.