Is Biblical Counseling Better Than Traditional Counseling?
Webmaster February 11th, 2009
The focus of counseling is to help a person reach their maximum potential, and to become fully functioning as a person. Using the Bible cab be a source of unique insight for optimum mental health. Ask yourself this question, what can we learn from the Bible about mental health. It is full of stories and accounts that a therapist can use as examples for assisting a client to change their ways. The therapist can help the client use these insights gained from scripture into everyday behavior. Many people, including myself, have used the Bible as a way of shaping my life both in business and personal life. Improving our knowledge and renewing our faith in God, can only strengthen us individuals.
One of the fundamental differences between Biblical counseling and traditional counseling, is the premise that man and woman was created by God. “In the beginning, God created heaven and earth” (Genesis 1:1). God then proceeded to create all living things. God was also responsible for wiping out entire civilizations as in the story of Noah’s ark where God saw society was becoming corrupt. We can point out to present day events such as in 2005 whenGod created Hurricane Katrina to wipe out New Orleans because he saw that society was corrupt. We can apply stories from scripture to real life to help us in changing our ways and renewing our faith in God.
There are many stories in the Bible that can be used as examples in a counseling session for both Christians and non-christians. Some biblical stories include: Noah’s ark, Hosea’s wife and children, just to name a few. The story of Noah’s ark can be related in counseling to Hurricane Katrina as a way for God to wipe out the corruption and to send a message to change. The Bible can help the therapist point out such stories that are pertinent to treating a particular individual.
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