Final Exam Flashcards
Define defense mechanism
means designed to protect us from things we don’t want to deal with.
Define anger
a profound feeling of tension and aggression
Define the greek word “orge”
holy discontent/divine wrath
Define the greek word “parorgismis”
a bitter and exasperated irritation
Define the greek word “thumus”
a throbbing agitation, an explosion of intense hostility
Name 5 dangers of prolonged anger
High blood pressure Heart attack Depression Digestive problems Muscular pain
How do you counsel an angry person? (5)
- Help them admit angry feelings
- Examine reasons
- Help redirect the anger
- Discuss activities that will help release the energy brought about by anger
- Help in the reasoning process
Define loneliness
the absence of help and lack of human contact or human connectedness
Name 3 causes of loneliness
Loss, rejection, separation
Name 4 effects of loneliness
Suicide, addiction, hoarding, depression
List 3 ways to help a person suffering from loneliness
- Help recognize the source for feeling of loneliness
- seek God and His word
- establish a plan of action
Name 3 things the counselor should take into account when doing marriage/family counseling
- Cultural expectations
- Family dynamics and expectations
- level of biblical understanding
What are 3 things considerations should be given to in marriage/family counseling?
- individual and group counseling sessions
- long term and short term needs
- the severity of the problems
Name two goals for marital and family counseling
- open the lines of communication
- stimulate the understanding of attitudes, goals, needs and points of view
Name two goals for pre-marital counseling
- seek to help individuals, the couple and their families
- seek to prevent difficulties in the marriage and in the lives of their families
