BC421-Week 7

Redemption

Defining Some Terms

• Systematic desensitization-working with people to overcome their fear by exposing them gradually to the feared object(s).

• Cognitive restructuring to treat dysthymia (sort of low-grade ongoing depression)-this method challenges some thoughts and beliefs in order to address depressive symptoms

• Schema-oriented treatments (schemas have to deal with underlying belief systems, usually about ourselves) and personality disorders (these are diagnosable problems with a list of qualifying symptoms found in the DSM)

Early Experiences Influence Us

• Object Relations Theory• Developing Inner Beliefs and Expectations• Healing occurs when new interactions help

replace those initial beliefs about the world and ourselves

Redemptive Aspects of Counseling

• “…the goal of counseling is also redemption and the mechanism of change is grace. Empowering grace is redemptive.” (McMinn, p. 294).

• Change and healing occurs through the relationship developed with the counselor

More Theology on Redemption

• Calling• Conversion• Regeneration• Union with Christ • Justification• Adoption

Fasting as a Spiritual Discipline

• Fasting and prayer are the only disciplines that fulfill the requirements of II Chronicles 7:14:

"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."