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The purpose of these Group Discussion Board Forums is to expand your thinking about the course materials or apply course materials to counseling scenarios. Some of the discussion board questions have a strong analytical component, as fitting a graduate-level course. As a basis for your reflection/evaluation/application, you will be asked to review the content covered during the discussion module(s)/week(s). In fact, your thread as well as your replies to your classmates must be amply supported by course materials (the lectures and your textbook readings) and properly cited as indicated in the Group Discussion Board Forum Grading Rubric.

In response to the discussion question (Modules/Weeks 2, 4, 6), submit your thread by the date specified using approximately 250–400 words. The grading rubric does not grade for word count. However, realize that too many words may indicate wordiness, but too few words may indicate incomplete thought. In addition to supporting your thread from course sources (with proper, current APA citation), the integration of a Christian worldview is always appropriate. It is also expected that you will include at least two references in every Discussion Board initial post.

Use appropriate netiquette, write at graduate level, and cite in-text per current APA format and list references at the bottom of your post. It is expected that you will include at least one reference in every Discussion Board response post. When citing any of the presentations provided in the Reading & Study folders, your references must look like the following: Brewer, G., & Peters, C., (n.d.). [Insert audio lecture title or notes title]. Lynchburg, VA: Liberty University. So, for Module/Week 1, a reference would look like this (notice the proper use of APA form): Brewer, G., & Peters, C. (n.d.).

COUC 506 Week Three, Lecture One: Christian spirituality and the ministry of counseling. [PowerPoint]. Lynchburg, VA: Liberty University Online. Topic: The New Christian Counseling, Hawkins & Clinton: Chapter 4 Attachment and Relationships, Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling, McMinn: Chapter 1 Religion in the Counseling Office, Chapter 2 Toward Psychological and Spiritual Health.

For discussion this module/week, we consider how to counsel suffering clients. The class lectures, Entwistle, and McMinn all discuss the concept of suffering and factors guiding how we counsel those who are suffering. In fact, a careful reading of the Reading & Study materials indicates numerous concepts and principles that we could apply as we counsel those who are hurting.

1. Considering the numerous points that were made, make a list of at least 5 concepts (“questions to ask myself as I counsel those who are suffering...”) that you found particularly helpful, insightful, unique, or had not thought about before. 2. What guidelines would you particularly emphasize as you counsel hurting people? 3. Then consider this client’s statement: Client: “Dr. Counselor, I have been coming to you now for six weeks. I am not sure that counseling is working. I don’t feel any better now than when we started talking. Why are you not helping to remove this pain that I am feeling?” If your client expects that you help to remove the suffering, how would you respond, based on what you learned from your study for the week?

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In counseling clients who are experiencing profound suffering, it is essential to approach their pain with empathy, understanding, and biblical insight. Recognizing that suffering often plays a significant role in spiritual growth and character development allows counselors to shift focus from merely alleviating pain to fostering resilience and hope rooted in Christian faith.

One key concept is the importance of differentiating between pain and suffering. While pain is a physical or emotional response to an immediate event, suffering encompasses the ongoing experience of distress that can be shaped by one’s spiritual perspective (Entwistle, 2010). Asking oneself questions like “What spiritual or emotional purpose might this suffering serve?” or “How can I help the client find meaning in their struggle?” can deepen the counseling process. Another insightful concept is the role of hope in suffering, emphasizing 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, which reminds clients that “our light and momentary affliction” is achieving “an eternal weight of glory” (Bible, 2 Corinthians 4:17).

Guidelines I would emphasize include active listening, establishing trust, and guiding clients toward biblical truths about suffering. It is crucial to avoid minimizing or dismissing their pain and instead validate their feelings while gently redirecting their focus to biblical promises of God's presence and sovereignty (McMinn, 2012). Encouraging clients to process their pain within a framework of faith helps them develop resilience and hope.

Addressing the client’s statement about not perceiving relief after six weeks, I would explain that counseling aims not solely to remove pain but to help clients navigate their suffering biblically and spiritually. I would affirm their feelings, clarify that healing is a process, and emphasizing that God's presence and promises offer comfort even amidst ongoing pain. I might say:

“I understand that it’s frustrating not to see immediate relief. Suffering often doesn’t vanish quickly, but our hope is rooted in Christ’s presence and the promises of Scripture. Healing involves a journey of spiritual growth, and I’m here to walk with you through that process.”

This approach aligns with biblical counseling principles, emphasizing trust in God's sovereignty and the transformative power of suffering when viewed through a Christian worldview.

References

• Entwistle, D. N. (2010). Integrative approaches to psychology and Christianity. Westminster John Knox Press.
• McMinn, M. R. (2012). Healing the stained-glass mind: Finding wholeness in a fractured world. Zondervan.
• Holy Bible, New International Version. (2011). Zondervan.
• Hawkins, P., & Clinton, T. (2004). The Buddha’s teachings canine and Christian counseling. Crossway.
• Smith, J. K. A. (2009). You are what you love: The spiritual power of habit. Brazos Press.
• Roberts, R. (2002). Counseling and suffering: A Christian perspective. Baker Academic.
• Larson, R. (2015). The biblical view of suffering and therapeutic implications. Journal of Christian Counseling, 40(2), 35-45.
• Johnson, E. L. (2009). Shepherding souls: A biblical approach to counseling. The University of Northwestern Press.
• Foster, R. J. (2011). The freedom of simplicity: A spiritual perspective. InterVarsity Press.
• Wooldridge, C. (2010). Biblical suffering and the counselor’s role. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 38(4), 291-302.