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  • Essay / History of Counseling - 1054

    It is said that to know where you are going, it is important to know where you have come from. This adage applies to many facets of life but also to the profession of advisor. In order to better understand the future of the profession, this author seeks to discover the past that has shaped the current landscape. In doing so, the hope is to preserve what can be preserved, to correct the mistakes of the past, and to forge new paths that will lead to wholeness and health. History and Timeline In deciphering the history of psychology, one can subscribe to two distinct schools of thought. . The first is that of the secular vision of the world which only gives credit to the things of this world. The emphasis here is on the scientific discoveries of various men throughout the ages. The second comes from a biblical worldview that recognizes the true nature of soul care as an outward manifestation of God's grace and mercy toward his broken people. This author will construct a timeline that attempts to integrate both viewpoints and depicts the split as well as the divine way in which they were brought together with a bright future for integration. Advice has been part of history since the origin of man. Both the Old and New Testaments contain countless references to prophets, apostles, and preachers who offered help and consolation to those in need of care. The apostle Paul spoke clearly of our ability to help others when he said: “I am convinced of myself, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, complete in knowledge, and able to teach (advise) one another” (Romans 15:14). , NIV) We were created to work in harmony with one another, offering help to those who are afflicted in whatever way we can. This form of "advice" relies...... middle of paper ...... integrate. each discipline into a coherent recognition of the truth. According to this source, all advisors exist somewhere within these boundaries. When we think about creating a model of therapy that will serve God, our ethical responsibilities, our moral imperatives and our clients, integration and prudence. The analysis of each model above is of paramount importance. We must glean from each theory the concepts and techniques that allow us to function within the Allied camp, the most advantageous category of integration. (Entwistle, 2010) To do this, we analyze each model in five pieces. These are: the philosophical hypotheses, the personality model, the abnormality and health model, the psychotherapy and demonstrated effectiveness model. (Jones & Butman, 1991) This way we can look back on past victories and leave mistakes behind..