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Pastoral Counseling - 3rd year Test 3
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Religious Studies
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04/08/2014

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Counseling cannot be done without what?
Definition
Without the guidance of the Holy Spirit
Term
The counselor must be what?
Definition
Born again
Term
What is encouragement?
Definition
To inspire by discussion, by the Word and thru Prayer
Term
What is counseling?
Definition
Finding God's solution or answer to a problem, which often includes a new & changed way of living
Term
List the 6 ingredients that are in wisdom?
Definition
-Pure
-Peaceable
-Gentle
-Full of Mercy
-Bears good fruit
-Unfeigned(without hypocrisy)
Term
List the 7 human characteristics of a counselor:
Definition
-A good listener
-Able to instill confidence
-Consistent-able to exercise authority and to confront
-Able to communicate easily with different age levels
-Able to control their tongue
-Impeccable personal hygiene
-Patient
Term
List the 5 spiritual characteristics of a counselor
Definition
-A personal and intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit
-Increasing in daily knowledge of the Word of God
-Able to recognize and obey the voice of God
-Knows their position in Christ
-Gifts of the spirit are able to operate in their life
Term
List 9 negative characteristics of a counselor
Definition
-Emotionally unstable
-To psychological
-A poor relationship w/ God and insufficient knowledge of His Word
-To sympathetic concerning excuses
-To rigid or judicious so counsels w/o being able to identify
-Becomes emotionally involved
-Domineering
-A compelling need to be accepted
-No prayer life
Term
List 7 reason why counseling is unsuccessful
Definition
-Person doesn't really want to be helped
-Rehabilitation takes time
-Counselor makes wrong diagnosis
-Conflict of personalities
-Counselor gives support and encouragement w/o actually counseling
-The counselee is stubborn
Term
List 8 things that determine a counselors success
Definition
-Their hard work
-Professional and Spiritual growth
-Ability to persevere in prayer
-Knowledge of their task
-Knowledge of the Word
-Gifts of the Spirit in their life
-Their relationship w/ God
-The working of God's power in and thru their life
Term
What is the ultimate goal of counseling?
Definition
To bring about change in peoples lives thru the delivering power of Jesus Christ
Term
Talking should always be followed by what:
Definition
Action
Term
When can the 1st step to change take place?
Definition
By a decision of the will of that person
Term
Counseling must determine whether these 3 things caused habits and problems
Definition
What has happened to them in the past, Their sinful nature, Inheritance thru example
Term
To listen is an act of what?
Definition
Will
Term
Listening involves paying attention to what 3 things?
Definition
Words, Tone of voice, Body language
Term
Breakdown the percentages as well:
Definition
Words 7%, Tone of voice 38%, Body language 55%
Term
Explain body language
Definition
That which is unspoken, hands, arms, and how each position is utilized,ie, clenched fists, hidden hands, etc.
Term
What 3 things make up body language:
Definition
The face, the eyes, and position of the body
Term
Words alone can be what:
Definition
Misleading
Term
Information can be given in what 2 ways?
Definition
Open and closed, must listen to the emotions and voice to find the true meaning of what's being said
Term
The most important aspect of a man is his what?
Definition
His spiritual condition
Term
What are the 3 levels of problems compared to? Break it down
Definition
Compared to trees:
1st level-leaves and fruit
2nd level-branches, slightly hidden
3rd level-the root
Term
Why should a counselor assign homework?
Definition
So Counselee is never left empty or in a vacuum
Term
Are counselors expected to pray?
Definition
Yes - with the person and to close the interview
Term
Explain empathy vs. sympathy:
Definition
Sympathy is a shared agreement or harmony of another persons suffering whereas empathy is a knowledge of that suffering intellectually but not be emotionally affected by it.
Term
What is the purpose of homework/assignments? List 8 reasons
Definition
Purpose - to have their mind renewed.

-To bring about change
-To get insight
-Help the counselee express feelings
-Provide feedback
-Helps the counselee stay positive
-Prevents dependency on the counselor
-Helps monitor progress
-Saves time
Term
List 2 wrong ideas by counselors:
Definition
Expected to be Christ like and available at ALL time for any demands by counselee, "I" must be the solution to peoples problems,
Term
List 2 wrong ideas by counselees:
Definition
My emotional pain justifies seeing a counselor immediately- cannot wait!. I don't need to do anything since it is the counselors job to get me out of this.
Term
What is the root cause of most problems:
Definition
Rejection
Term
List 5 symptoms of rejection:
Definition
-Sadness
-Self Pity
-Self Hate
-Spirit Quenched
-Suicidal Tendencies
-Excessive leniency
-Inferiority
-Apathy
-Feelings of failure
-Guilt delusion
-Dullness
-Distrust
-Fearful
-Depression
Term
List 5 symptoms of rebellion:
Definition
Superiority
False
Stubborn
Possessive
Deceptive
Competitive
Prideful
Hostility
Perfectionism
Bitterness/hatred
Manipulative
Domineering
Controlling
Critical
Unyielding
Unreachable
Homicidal
Suicidal
Term
List 5 escape mechanisms:
Definition
Illegitimate sex, drugs, alcohol, smoking, binging, anorexia/bulimia, excessive sleep, reading, television, gambling, buying mania
Term
The 1st step to healing is what 2 things?
Definition
Acknowledge the pain & hurt, Make a list of people who have cause pain, hurt and rejection
Term
What is the main solution?
Definition
FORGIVE
Term
Why can some people not forgive?
Definition
insecure and afraid, wallow in the pleasure they hold over others, jealous, fear of being hurt again, self pity, if you have an attitude of "I'm not the guilty one, vengeance
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