I've come to understand the importance of supervision in counseling/leadership. Seeking supervision either weekly or monthly. It cuts down on projecting issues and eradicates unresolved issues so that the pastor (s)can minister fully and wholly. In my opinion, good supervision should include but not be limited to the following: Self assessment Couple assessment Reflection/Introspection Accountability Review of couples seen(presenting issues, consultation provided, H.W. given, Recommendations, Follow up, Conclusion of sessions) Checkups Checkup on your own marriage(issues, strain, struggles, conflicts) Checkup on how counsel is effecting relationship Checkup on friendship, familial relationships etc
A question: What is the biblical basis for “pastoral counseling”? Jesus’ prescription for the woman caught in adultery was (after freeing her from condemnation) to simply say “Go, and sin no more”. He didn’t see the need to tell her “And see Peter on your way out - he’ll set up some counseling sessions for you.” Same with the Samaritan woman at the well - he well knew her sinful past and present, yet did not seem to think she needed to embark on a counseling regimen. Just wondering..
Last part reminded me about dual roles. Be careful about having two roles to one person. Or if they have a role to you, as if they have a position over you, or they are a friend or family member.
Within that individual assessment should include a risk inventory which includes boundary issues (congregation, counseling subjects etc) precautions, assessment of previous issues with boundaries and the ramifications
Include risk regarding (Individual -- working out of scope risk which may include abuse, mental health etc, boundary issues with family members, congregation, friends, colleagues Couples-- attraction to participant(relationship risk), time-- Is there adequate time to address needs with other responsibilities and commitments, familial, friendship, colleague risk, financial risk(church or personal finances--Is it time to regroup and come back to counseling)
With complex issues, its astounding that the core issues or root problems aren't initially identified and addressed. It is equally astounding that over a significant period of time that parallels, correlations, relationships and connections aren't explored and investigated to determine how to unravel the problem
I've also come to see the damage that poor, inaccurate or inadequate assessment initially can create. What assessments are used? What is covered in those assessments?
I've come to understand the importance of supervision in counseling/leadership. Seeking supervision either weekly or monthly. It cuts down on projecting issues and eradicates unresolved issues so that the pastor (s)can minister fully and wholly.
In my opinion, good supervision should include but not be limited to the following:
Self assessment
Couple assessment
Reflection/Introspection
Accountability
Review of couples seen(presenting issues, consultation provided, H.W. given, Recommendations, Follow up, Conclusion of sessions)
Checkups
Checkup on your own marriage(issues, strain, struggles, conflicts)
Checkup on how counsel is effecting relationship
Checkup on friendship, familial relationships etc
A question: What is the biblical basis for “pastoral counseling”? Jesus’ prescription for the woman caught in adultery was (after freeing her from condemnation) to simply say “Go, and sin no more”. He didn’t see the need to tell her “And see Peter on your way out - he’ll set up some counseling sessions for you.” Same with the Samaritan woman at the well - he well knew her sinful past and present, yet did not seem to think she needed to embark on a counseling regimen. Just wondering..
Last part reminded me about dual roles. Be careful about having two roles to one person. Or if they have a role to you, as if they have a position over you, or they are a friend or family member.
Within that individual assessment should include a risk inventory which includes boundary issues (congregation, counseling subjects etc) precautions, assessment of previous issues with boundaries and the ramifications
Include risk regarding (Individual -- working out of scope risk which may include abuse, mental health etc, boundary issues with family members, congregation, friends, colleagues
Couples-- attraction to participant(relationship risk), time-- Is there adequate time to address needs with other responsibilities and commitments, familial, friendship, colleague risk, financial risk(church or personal finances--Is it time to regroup and come back to counseling)
With complex issues, its astounding that the core issues or root problems aren't initially identified and addressed. It is equally astounding that over a significant period of time that parallels, correlations, relationships and connections aren't explored and investigated to determine how to unravel the problem
Thanks so kindly for as an education
Are counseling courses offered in Seminary School? Post graduate? Are there certification classes offered? Training?
Can you please discuss pastoral supervision and counseling while counseling other people/couples?
Thank you so much for these pointers
Could you also cover insurance and legal advice?
I've also come to see the damage that poor, inaccurate or inadequate assessment initially can create. What assessments are used? What is covered in those assessments?