Good vs. Bad Counselors: How To Identify & Find The Right Help
Shame(less) PodcastOctober 29, 202400:46:37

Good vs. Bad Counselors: How To Identify & Find The Right Help

In this episode we will do a deep dive into the:

1. 5 character traits you need to look for in a counselor

2. What types of questions you should ask when looking for a counselor

3. The organizations that you can look for a good counselor.


Organizations You Can Check Out (in alphabetical order) :
Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC) [https://christiancounseling.com/]

Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC) [https://biblicalcounseling.com/]

Biblical Counseling Coalition (BCC) [https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/]

Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF) [https://www.ccef.org/]

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00:00 Intro
00:29 Introduction: Good vs Bad Counselors
00:56 Choosing the Right Counselor
06:16 Journey to Healing
12:25 Role of Empathy in Counseling
16:00 How do you find a good counselor who is empathetic and takes the time to understand deep issues?
21:40 Scripture-Centered Counseling
26:23 Fostering Christ Dependency
33:38 Why is it important to rely on Christ rather than a counselor or another person for strength?
34:54 Finding a Good Counselor
42:54 Community Support and Conclusion
46:14 Outro