2015 AACC World Conference Transformative Encounters Download slides

2015 AACC World Conference Transformative Encounters Download slides from either site below John C. Thomas, Ph. D. http: //works. bepress. com/john_thomas/ Fernando Garzon, Psy. D. http: //works. bepress. com/fernando_garzon/

Head & Heart Counseling must link the righthand of rational & cognitive with the left hand of emotion-focused change Speaking the words of the head & heart

No one is transformed by a purely cognitive approach, even if the approach is biblical. Healing of the self requires a spiritualemotional attachment to a nurturing parenting figure…Identity formation…[change] comes about as the…person learns to attach to Christ subsequent to conversion. this doesn’t happen solely through the accumulation of biblical facts or by religiously following the propositions and instructions of Scripture. This happens by interpersonal interaction with Christ, similar to the interaction between parent and child. Russ Willingham (1999)

Head & Heart Counseling must link the righthand of rational & cognitive with the left hand of emotion-focused change Speaking the words of the head & heart Merge counseling goals with overarching goal of maturing sanctification in Christ

Transformative Encounters “Counselors who value technique above conviction and theory above character will not adequately shepherd their clients” (Crabb, 1977, p. 15). True Christian counseling is triadic: joining the client, therapist, & God

Propositional Encounter Ideational Ecounter Power Encounter Interventions Christ Infusion Transformatio n

Propositional Encounters Holy Spirit conveys biblical truth God-generated awareness and acknowledgment that what God says is true and applicable to us Jesus’ replies to Satan in the wilderness (Mt 4; Mk 1) Appleby & Ohlschlager (20

Ideational/Imaginal Encounters Envisioned truth, framed by Scriptures Experientially-based Jesus said He used parables b/c hard hearts (Mt 13: 13 -17) Examples: Acts 10: 9 -16; 30 -33; Rev. 1: 1 -3 Appleby & Ohlschlager (20

Power Encounters Action based Aggressive use of the power of God for kingdom purposes (Lk. 10: 17 -20; 2 Cor. 10: 3 -5) Appleby & Ohlschlager (20

Christ Infusion Models Religiously accommodative & Christian-derived models Focus on specific religious approaches to counseling Includes those that are distinctly Christian Less likely to be diluted by secular assumptions Problem is that neither of the models address a Christ encounter Here I am Lord; is there any part of my training that You can use to help this person Appleby & Ohlschlager (20

Christ Infusion Models “…an experiential step of living in the moment with the Spirit of God—translating any model in which Christ may live by hearing his voice and seeing his way to advance of God’s kingdom. ” (p. 354) Appleby & Ohlschlager (20

Ideational Encounter Examples Attachment-based healing prayer Immanuel Prayer http: //www. immanuelapproach. com/ Schema-based healing prayer Theophostic Prayer Ministry http: //www. theophostic. com/ Miscellaneous Elijah House https: //www. elijahhouse. org/

Immanence Prayer Positive memory Immanence Recognition

Beyond Forgiveness: Bitter Root Judgments How many of you saw your mother or father do something that you hated, and you swore that you’d never do that when you grew up, yet you struggle with it right now? Jot down one or two things.

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4: 16 16 ‘Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, that your days may be long, and that it may be well with you in the land which the LORD your God is giving you.

Scripture: Matthew 7: 1 -2 “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. ”

Scripture: Romans 2: 1 “Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. “

Scripture: James 2: 10 “ 10 For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all. ”

Judgment or mercy for my parent? What do we want for ourselves from the Lord? We are saved by grace through faith in Christ (Eph. 2: 8 -9). Let us extend that grace toward the parent we are judging in the area that we also struggle in and see what happens.

Prayer Father, I judged my parent in this area [confess the area]. Even though mom/dad was wrong in [name the area], I cancel my judgment against my parent for this and place all judgment in your hands. I choose to bless my parent instead of judge him/her over this matter. Thank You for Your grace which breaks the power of the struggle I’ve had in this area myself, in Jesus name, amen.

Reflections Processing experience Q&A your

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, Because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners And recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, To proclaim the year of the Lord. Luke 4: 18 -19

References Appleby, D. , & Ohlschlager, G. (Eds. ). (20 ). Transformative encounters: The intervention of God in Christian counseling and pastoral care. Crabb, L. (1977). Willingham, R. (1999). Breaking free: Under 1 standing sexual addiction and the healing power of Jesus. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press.

Presenters John C. Thomas, Ph. D. is a Professor in the Department of Counselor Education and Family Studies at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia and maintains a private practice. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Christian Sex Therapist, and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. Dr. Thomas is the co-author of a Enduring you season of suffering (Liberty Press), What’s good about feeling bad: Finding purpose and a path through suffering (Tyndale), and Therapeutic Expeditions: Equipping the Christian Counselor for the Journey (B&H Academics) along with a set of accompanying videos. Fernando Garzon, Psy. D. is a Professor in the Center for Counseling and Family Studies at Liberty University. Dr. Garzon’s research interests and publications focus on spiritual interventions in counseling such as Christian meditation, applying grace in acceptance-based therapies (ACT, etc. ), and inner healing prayer. He also researches lay Christian counseling approaches (Freedom in Christ, Theophostic Ministry, etc. ), integration pedagogy, and multicultural issues. His clinical experience encompasses outpatient practice, managed care, hospital, and church settings.

Assessment Intervention Aftercare INITIATE HELPING INTERVENTIONS 1. Do multimodal assessment with “Be Christlike” grid & develop goal directed change plan 2. Deal with crisis issues/stabilize 3. Make referrals as needed, & build network of care & growth Terminate 4. Do “inner healing” or invitee other healing or power encounter w/the Holy Spirit as needed 5. Apply CBT & other systemic interventions & resources, as needed 6. Apply family tx & other interventions & resources, as needed Terminate 7. If needed, do long-term tx for deep healing & character/personality change 8. Expand spiritual practices/disciplines for growth & change maintenance