COUC 500 Liberty University Psychological Knowledge with Biblical Truth Discussion

DISCUSSION: INTEGRATION VIDEO BLOG ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

OVERVIEW

The purpose of this Integration Video Blog Assignment is to help you begin navigating between ethical concerns in professional counseling and any commitments you may have to the Christian faith. You will study the various Christianity and counseling integration models and reflect on how/if your values align with integration models, as well as possible challenges you may come across as a practicing clinician.

Discussion: Integration Video Blog

In preparation for the Integration Video Blog, you will read the chapter and watch the chapter video. After you have watched the videos, create a video thread in the appropriate forum addressing the following questions.

Simmons, R., Lilley, S., & Kuhnley, A.K. (Eds). (2020). Introduction to Counseling: Integration of Faith, Professional Identity, and Clinical Practice. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt. ISBN: 9781524996970.

Simmons, Lilley, and Kuhnley: ch. 4Chapter Video, ch. 4

• Based on the definitions given in the chapter for a Christian counselor, pastoral counselor, lay counselor, biblical counselor, and professional counselor with a Christian worldview, which of these roles do you currently identify with or aspire to the most and why? What are some issues that you need to pay attention to in your professional development as you navigate between professional counseling and the Christian faith commitments that you may have?
• How do your views align with an integration model? What challenges do you foresee in using an integration model?
• How might Code A.4.b of the ACA Code of Ethics (2014) relate to you as you pursue a degree in professional counseling? How could you operate as a counselor from a Christian worldview and not impose your own values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors onto your clients?

Your video thread must be 2–3 minutes and must demonstrate a clear and coherent flow of thought.