Pastoral Counseling Final Flashcards
People in need of a counselor may choose a Pastor because it is
A. Respectable
B. Affordable
C. Available
D. All the above
All the above
Which of the following is not listed as a reason for Pastoral Counseling in the notebook
A. Reduce time invested
B. Reduce Pastoral cost
C. Reduce suffering
D. Effective problem solving
Reduce Pastoral cost
Praying before a session;
A. Prepares you spiritually
B. May provide guidance and wisdom
C. May be assigned as homework
D. All the above
All the above
We should use scripture only after ______________ the problem
Understanding
Scripture should be used not to condemn but to outline a new ________________
Direction
Using small groups may provide useful ________________ and encourage _____________ between individuals that are facing common issues
Information, interaction
The pastor should oversee ___________ attendance
Church
Boundaries should be established including;
A. The Appearance of propriety
B. Limit counseling load
C. Time limits
D. All the above
All the above
Child abuse must be reported to authorities. True of false
True
Contemplation of _______________ and contemplation of _____________ should also be reported to authorities
Suicide, homicide
Counseling shapes our preaching by;
A. Helps us select topics
B. Helps identify the emotions of a text
C. Is a source of illustration
D. All the above
All the above
Preaching influences our counseling by;
A. May provoke listeners to come for counseling
B. People are inspired to expect answers in counseling
C. Pastor should counsel for decision
D. All the above
All the above
Three types of abuse include _________, ___________, and ___________
Physical, sexual, and emotional
Schizophrenia is a ______________ disease
Physical
Questions a counselor should ask himself
A. Does the client need the New Birth?
B. Does the client need a spiritual intervention?
C. Is this a case for psychotherapy?
D. All the above
All the above
Two types of potential counselees that a pastor should avoid counseling are those with ___________ compulsions and those with serve personality _____________
Sexual, disorder
Among the cases particularly appropriate for pastor include; people with _____________ about God and suffers from ________
Distortion, guilt
Women usually offer more ____________ than you need and _________ offer less than you would like to have
Information, men
Men tend to wrestle more with problems in their ____________ and women tend to struggle more with ______________
Career, relationships
_______________ are more important to women and __________ are more important to men
Emotions, opinions
In personality men are usually more _______________ and women are more ____________
Narcissistic, neurotic
In counseling women often put ___________ before thoughts and men may put _____________ before their feelings
Feelings, thoughts
In family counseling know that every problem has a ______________
Context
What does the word “triangled” refer to
When people try to get help for somebody else that might not have asked for help
Which of the following is not a goal of premarital counseling
A. Establish relationship
B. Go to Florida
C. Express counseling expectations
D. Uncover misconceptions about marriage
Go to Florida
Give an example of a non-negotiable value
Faith, truth
A budget is an example of a modifiable ___________
Value
Name three vital areas of compatibility concerning Apostolic faith
Church attendance
Standards
Giving
Which is not included in the list of reasons to marry
A. Companionship
B. Partnership
C. Battleship
D. Reproduction
Battleship
A primary goal of premarital counseling is to strength them in their ____________
Decision
A husbands primary needs include: _____________ fulfillment, recreational ____________, domestic ___________, and ________________
Sexual, companionship, support, administration
Which is not a top five emotional need for wives
A. Affection B. New bass boat C. Conversation D. Financial support E. Family commitment
New bass boat
Which are basic objectives of marriage counseling
A. A controlled release of tension
B. Increase understanding of each other
C. Refocusing on individual responsibilities
D. All the above
All the above
Four important principles for marriage from Genesis 2:23-25 include: leave, _________, unity and __________
Cleave, transparency
List four surprises that a couple might encounter in a marriage
- Unfulfilled expectations
- Disappointing sex
- Faulty communication
- Unhealthy relationships
List six things that can undermine a marriage
- Busyness
- Religion
- Value differences
- Money and debt
- Boredom
- Conflicting needs
The effects of martial problems may include:
A. Confusion, despair and hopelessness B. More conflict C. Desertion D. Divorce E. All the above
All the above
Counseling children is a twofold effort involving both the _______________ and the _______________
Children, parents
To make a difference with adolescent one must: practice proven _____________, rely on sounds ______________ theology, seek the guidance of the Spirit of _________
Principles, biblical, God
Counseling teens one must: _______ like one, be an expert ______________, challenge gross ______________________ in conversation and be comfortable with _______________ subject
Acting, listener, generalization, delicate
Needs of the elderly include:
A. Need their personal losses named
B. Address mental and physical loss leaving as much control as possible
C. Value their life experiences for the wisdom they hold for those who follow
D. All the above
All the above
Name four important factors in counseling infertility and pregnant
- Affirm their self esteem
- Look for martial stress
- Link them with a supporting group
- Recognize the impact of pregnancy loss
List four important attitudes when counseling the terminally ill
- Demonstrate appreciation
- Give permission to express anger
- Extend relief from guilt
- Offer theological assurance at the right time
Statistics state that on average a story of child abuse will be reported _______ times before an action is taken
9
What percentage of sexual abuse occurs within the family? _________
80%
