PT518 Eng 35. Depression. Signs of Depression.
This lecture is based on the chapter about depression from Christian Counseling by Gary Collins. You will learn about signs and causes of depression. What feelings, thoughts and behavior are typical for a depressed person? Watch this video to find it out.
PT518 Eng 34. Depression. Common Causes of Depression.
Depression is always a spiritual issue, no matter what its cause. It can be a person's sinful response to something that's happened or it can be the experience of a victim who tries to bury the anger and hurt. In this section of the lecture Lee Eclov talks about the common causes of depressions and focuses on Psalm 88 in which deep personal darkness is described.
PT518 Eng 33. Christians Facing Suffering
What does 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 say about suffering? Does the teaching of this passage apply to those who are not being persecuted but who are suffering from broken relationships or heartbreak over children? In this lecture Lee Eclov does the Bible study and case study on Christians facing suffering.
PT518 Eng 32. The Power of Blessing
How do we bestow and receive blessings? When is a good time to bless someone? In this lecture Lee Eclov talks about the neglected power of blessings. He focuses on Numbers 6:24-27 and explains how a blessing like that can be part of counseling.
PT518 Eng 31. Wiseman, Pastor, Prophet, Priest: Tailoring Your Counseling Style
In this lecture Lee Eclov gives four different scenarios and four options to choose from. Which style of counseling should you use in different situations? Are you a wiseman, a pastor, a prophet or a priest? Watch this video to find it out.
PT518 Eng 30. Boundaries in Pastoral Counseling. Four Common Boundary Issues.
In this section of the lecture "Boundaries in Pastoral Counseling" Lee Eclov looks at four common boundary issues: multiple role relationships, sexuality&gender boundaries, confidentiality and competency issues. Watch this lecture to learn how boundaries operate and what makes a counselor vulnerable.
PT518 Eng 29. “Boundaries & Roles in Ministry Counseling” by Dr. Miriam Stark Parent.
It's a counselor's responsibility to set boundaries. Weak boundaries lead to burnout. Boundaries are necessary to protect the counselor's emotional and spiritual health. Pastor Lee Eclov shares his personal experience and some helpful thoughts from the book "Boundaries & Roles in Ministry Counseling" by Dr. Miriam Stark Parent.
PT518 Eng 28. The Continuum of Care
Pastors don't have to solve all the problems by themselves. They have the benefit of the whole church, both local and beyond, in helping care for people. In this lecture Lee Eclov shares some examples where the congregation could help the counselor and talks about community as a necessity of pastoral counseling.
PT518 Eng 27. Recapping and Strengthening What We’ve Learned
What can a counselor discover by listening well? What happens when you listen past the facts? What’s next to hear? What can’t listening do? When must the counselor become the main speaker? When the counselor speaks, what are his/her most beneficial approaches? When is it good to give advice? What’s wrong with giving advice? In this lecture Lee Eclov answers these questions and recaptures and strengthens the things you've learned about listening.
PT518 Eng 26. "Connecting", by Larry Crabb
This lecture is based on the book "Connecting" by Larry Crabb. Lee Eclov covers some of the ideas from the book and looks at the pattern of retreating, reproving and referring. He talks about people who see the problem as an issue of stubborn will, psychological damage or disconnected soul. Watch this video to learn Larry Crabb's view on people's problems.