Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-1-1999
Abstract
This article describes the results of two survey studies designed to assess Christian practitioners’ perspectives regarding both the distinctive components and undergirding sources of gain in Christian counseling. Both studies utilized mem- bers of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS). Study 1 employed a convenience sample of 17 CAPS members, while Study 2 obtained a sample of 161 CAPS psychologists. Results of the studies were congruent and offered support for a multi-dimensional model of Christian counseling. Respon- dents were most likely to endorse God’s active involvement in counseling and the counselor’s faith as the most distinctive components of Christian counseling. The most highly endorsed active ingredient leading to change was the activity of God, Jesus Christ or the Holy Spirit.
Recommended Citation
Bufford, Rodger K.; Houston, Barbara M.; and Johnson, W Brad, "Distinctive components and perceived sources of gain in Christian counseling" (1999). Faculty Publications - Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program. 56.
https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/gscp_fac/56