Introduction
Basics
Introduction to counseling web article by Dr. Joann Roof
Counseling is not you solving a hurting person's problems. The helper's role is to follow the Lord's leading to get the wounded past their barriers to the Lord. Most of the problems that the hurting people come to you with initially (presenting problems), can be traced back to childhood traumas...
Questions for Those Who Minister web article by Dr. Alaine Pakkala
Why am I in this ministry?
What constitutes “success” in my eyes?
In what way am I ministering so that my own needs will be met?....
Categories of those who receive counseling web article
Words that Heal—Words that Destroy web news letter by Dr. Jacobson
In this article, we will consider how our words affect the physical health of others...
Part 2
Called to Compassion web article
We owe it to one another to maturity; but we mustn’t pretend we know each other very well. To know a person means more than knowing his sin. You have to know the strength of the temptation as he feels it—not as you feel it...
Do a Bible study on compassion and on comfort.
Look at passages that contain the terms. Also look at people who showed compassion or comfort or tried to show compassion in the Bible. What works and what dosn't? How does Jesus comfort and show compassion?...
Called to Maturity web article
Maturity in Christ leads people to upright and loving behavior, but for a person’s behavior to be upright and loving, two things must be true: first, it must be done for Christ’s sake, and second, it must be done from that person’s heart and not yours...
Called to Carry the Weak web article
The tiring truth is that we weaklings are demanding. If you go out, in the name of Christ, to call the weak and the needy, we'll turn up--weak and in need! If you don't want us, don't call us! ...
How to be a Good Listener web article
What is active Listening? The process of listening, clarifying, giving feedback, and self-disclosing. It involves the participation of both parties in verbal and non-verbal ways. Use of “I” statements is imperative...
Praying for Hurting People web article by Dr. Alaine Pakkala
Help me understand and have Godly compassion for hurting people.
Keep me from coming to this ministry with a judgmental attitude or an attitude of
superiority. Teach me to discern the real issues that need to be addressed with hurting people....
Decreasing web article by Oswald Chambers
If you become a necessity to someone else's life, you are out of God's will. As a servant, your primary responsibility is to be a "friend of the bridegroom" (3:29). When you see a person who is close to grasping the claims of Jesus Christ, you know that your influence has been used in the right direction...
Theophostic Prayer Ministry web site by Dr. Ed Smith
The web site isn't the best designed but understanding how Theophostic Prayer Ministry works will help a lot in your ministry. It is a good tool to have in your tool box. Reading the online portions of Healing Life's Hurts is a good introduction to the method.
Dr. Karl Lehman's web site has a lot of articles that are helpful in understanding and integrating Theophostic and James Wilder's Life Model.
Compare and Contrast: PDF Karl D. Lehman
EMDR®, “Traditional” Prayer for Emotional Healing, Theophostic® Ministry, and Cognitive Therapy
Lydia Press web site Alaine Pakkala
Books and Materials for the wounded. This ministry has many useful resources for the wounded. You will want to look over what is available...
GotQuestions.org web site
"Got Questions Ministries seeks to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by providing Biblical, applicable, and timely answers to spiritually-related questions through an internet presence."...
Knocking Noggins web article
A hit to the head during a sporting event may be worse than you think. New studies scrutinized the issue on a scientific level and found that they can create changes in mental function...
Counseling Treasures web article compiled by Dr. Joann Roof
Jealousy: the fear of being displaced in the heart of someone you love. Deut. 32:16
People are less likely to react if you ask a question instead of making a statement. John 8:10-11
If I convict they get angry, if the Holy Spirit convicts them they get free. 1 Cor. 2:10-11
We have a right to peace. John 14:27...
SPECT and the Future of Mental Health web audio by Dr. Daniel Amen
Dr. Amen compares a psychiatrist who treats a patient without looking at a brain scan to a mechanic who diagnoses your car without opening the hood. Brain scans consisting of measurements of blood flow and activity level can reveal evidence of drug abuse, exposure to environmental toxins or brain injuries. These scans, combined with extensive personal histories, can reveal many possible issues that might affect the success of psychiatric treatment...
(This audio is a good introduction to Dr. Amen's work. He has a lot of valuable information in his books and videos. Unfortunately, sometimes he uses offensive language. I would recommend reading more of his work, especially his books on Attention Deficit Disorder. Most libraries have at least one or two of his books. Dr. Amen believes that most mental disorders originate from biological causes. Instead I would suggest that many times it is spiritual issues that have a biological impact on the brain.)
Amen web videos and web site Article Archives
When Godly People do Ungodly Things: Finding Authentic Restoration in
the Age of Seduction book by Beth Moore
It is reported in the headlines, confessed in the pulpits, and hidden in the pews in churches around the world. The seduction of God's people by the deceiver is a tale as old as old as the garden...Beth Moore examines why devoted followers of Christ indeed can and sometimes do fall into the traps of Satan...
Know Your Audience web article by Dr. Alaine Pakkala
Different ways students input information
Geeks: need obvious sequencing, linear thinking, enjoy problem solving, focus on purpose and solutions...
Client Background Information Word document by Dr. Joann Roof
(You can use the back of this sheet if you need more room for any of your answers)
What do you need help with? When did these problems start?
What have you already done to try to solve these problems and did those things help?
Have others worked with you on these problems? Who worked with you, what did they do and did it help?...
Paderewski Concert web article
Wishing to encourage her young son's progress on the piano, a mother took her boy to a Paderewski concert. After they were seated, the mother spotted an old friend in the audience and walked down the aisle to greet her. Seizing the opportunity to explore the wonders of the concert hall, the little boy rose and eventually explored his way through a door marked "NO ADMITTANCE."...
Intermediate
The New Guide to Crisis & Trauma Counseling book Norman Wright
Your influence is critical when disaster strikes someone you care about. The things you say and do can have lasting impact--which is why it is so important to be prepared before an emergency arises. Crisis Counseling will give you the tools you need to provide honest, practical and biblically based assistance to anyone who is in crisis....
Avoiding Unnecessary Litigation While Ministering to Emotionally Wounded People.
book by Ed Smith and James Wilder
A means by which ministers and counselors can answer God’s call and offer care to the emotionally wounded person while being as “wise as serpents” and avoiding unnecessary litigation. Ed Smith also offers some up-to-date information on the validity of SRA and combating the so called “false memory” theory. They also explain how Satan can effectively use the legal system to attack and destroy ministers and their ministries and how to “stand firm” against his schemes....
How Your Brain Works web article by Craig C. Freudenrich, Ph.D
Your brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves make up a complex, integrated information-processing and control system. The scientific study of the brain and nervous system is called neuroscience or neurobiology. Because the field of neuroscience is so vast, and the brain and nervous system so complex, this article will start at the beginning and give you an overview of this amazing organ....
Theophostic & EMDR: F.A.Q.’s and Common Misunderstandings PDF Karl D. Lehman, M.D. Charlotte E.T. Lehman, M.Div.
Many have asked questions and/or raised concerns regarding EMDR and Theophostic. The Lord seems to have placed me in a position to have extensive training and experience in both EMDR and Theophostic. Hopefully this essay will address many of the questions and concerns of people in the Theophostic community regarding EMDR.
The Short Answer: Definitions for Common Neuroscience Terms web article
Acetylcholine: A neurotransmitter in both the brain, where it may help regulate memory, and in the peripheral nervous system, where it controls the actions of skeletal and smooth muscle.
Action Potential: This occurs when a neuron is activated and temporarily reverses the electrical state of its interior membrane from negative to positive. This electrical charge travels along the axon to the neuron's terminal where it triggers or inhibits the release of a neurotransmitter and then disappears...
FreedomNet web based referal system
A new world wide referal system to help connect hurting people with those who can help. You can request a free listing or search for a counselor in your area.
Advanced
Spirit-Controlled Thoughts and Memory Vital Signs News Letter by Dr. Jacobson
One afternoon, sixyear-old Johnny meandered into the kitchen where his mother was busy preparing dinner. As he walked by the stove, he noticed a pretty blue light dancing on the stove’s surface. He could not resist putting his finger into the intriguing blue circle. But as soon as he did, he realized why his mother had warned him against doing so, as his fingertip experienced a severe, burning pain. Years later, Johnny could still remember the event, but he could not remember the pain.
Jack also burned his finger on a stove. But his memory is much more painful—not because the burn was any worse but because of the context in which it happened...
Part 2
Satan's Second Strategy - The Picker web audio by Jim Wilder
Perhaps the most memorable and revolutionary of any single lesson by Jim Wilder, this talk on the heart, the sark and how the main pain of our hearts and lives is tied to our purpose and destiny, brought Wilder to tears and the crowd to its feet. We think this talk is so important that we have included it here in the Free Munchies. Listen to it here or order the CD from the Single Servings collection. You will never see yourself or creation the same way again... (Scroll down to the bottom of the page.)
Mind And Brain: Separate but Integrated PDF by K.D. Lehman MD
...Our experience is that almost everybody is confused regarding the appropriate relationship between biological brain phenomena and mind/spirit phenomena. We propose the following theses as a foundation for understanding emotional healing ministry, mental illnesses, mental health care, and especially how these all fit together.
Client Resources
Keeping a Journal web article 
by Ronald Klug
What is a journal? A personal journal can be a tool for self-exploration and discovery, as well as a safety valve for the emotions. It can also be a place to find clarification, resolution, spiritual resources, and the self-affirmation needed for courage. A journal is not a subsitiute for people and our need to communicate with others, but it can become a friend and a confidant.
Life on the Edge radio broadcast by Chip Ingram
Discovering the Bible's answers is the focus of Living on the Edge, the teaching ministry of Chip Ingram. Each weekday, Chip will take you through God's Word for insight on topics like strengthening your marriage, understanding love and sex, raising children, and overcoming painful emotions. Chip also shares honestly from his own experiences.
(This is the best discipleship program that I have found. I require most of the ladies I work with to listen to it daily.)
Radio Bible Class web site
RBC has a wide range of discipleship materials available online. They have free devotionals including Our Daily Bread, and My Utmost for His Highest and a lot of free downloadable booklets ranging from Reasons to Believe to Overcoming Addictions. All of their booklets that I have read have been sound and helpful. I use the booklets in the Discovery Series the most.
TroubledWith.com web siteFocus on the Family
Sometimes, life and its troubles seem overwhelming. Maybe you think no one cares. Maybe your life feels out of control. Maybe you had a bad day … or a bad year. Maybe what should be a small problem seems huge.
We care about you. You're not just a face in the crowd. You've found a safe place and someone you can trust. And though we can't offer "quick fixes," you'll find credible advice, practical solutions for today's problems … and hope for tomorrow....
