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Author: DeKoven, Dr. Stan
5 Steps to Effective Christian Counseling and 12 other words of wisdom for Christian Counselors
I remember my earliest excursions into the ministry of counseling. I was 14, and for no known reason I already had other young people and some adults coming to me for advice. What power…and how scary! Other than having read my bible through once or twice, I was certainly unqualified to give advice on life, I did not even have one yet! Nonetheless, God gave grace. I learned that when people put their trust in you, they deserve your undivided attention and a strong listening ear.
Having been a counselor now for almost 40 years, I have learned a few things. It is essential in the earliest stages of counseling to build a relationship. Really, all of counseling and all of ministry is built on the ability to develop what is commonly called a therapeutic relationship. In this book, I have outlined five steps to help you build this type of relationship with your clients.
Whatever your role, these five steps along with some other points of wisdom to follow… when practiced judiciously, will keep you safe in your counseling and effective for the sake of your clients. They have me!
