This = our list of topics to choose from on our Research course paper and presentation, all integrating Scripture with a counseling concept. My group chose #3, but every one of these hold genuine interest for me!
- Holistic Approach to Counseling & The Concept of Shalom (Peace)
- Empathy in Counseling & The Parable of the Good Samaritan
- Personal Growth and Transformation & The Renewal of the Mind
- Forgiveness in Counseling & The Teaching of Jesus on Forgiveness
- Identity Formation in Counseling & The Concept of the Imago Dei (Image of God)
- Mindfulness & The Practice of Contemplative Prayer
- Resilience Building & The Strength Found in Faith
- Interpersonal Relationships & The Biblical Principle of Love
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy & Surrender to God's Will
- Existential Counseling & The Search for Meaning in Ecclesiastes
Since we're nearing the finish line, another assignment due in August is a 7-minute creative video where we personally narrate a recap of our CCU experience thus far. Yes, please!! When I think about how different the topics and assignments would be at other universities, I feel increasingly grateful that God led me to Colorado Christian. When I hear John Eldredge explain the story of how Wild at Heart began... or hear Debra talk about how God directed her steps from place to place in her counseling career... I feel inspired and excited about the road ahead of me. For right now, it's a gift to have homework I enjoy... and classmates I connect with... and professors I respect and admire! I’m still in the messy construction process, but things are beginning to take shape. Working on surrendering my stubborn will to God, not comparing my path with others, and trusting Him more deeply… ie personal growth and transformation and the renewal of the mind (Romans 12:2)!
I'm gearing up for Residency 3 next month, where we will present on our topic above & lead the first-year students in their role-plays!! ❤ This time last year, I had not started working with Restore or even heard of Oak Haven or Calm Waters. I was reminded this week what a profound gift it is to work with clients who are processing their pain and intentionally stepping toward healing, to observe wonderful therapists and interns, to learn from caring supervisors, to practice deep breathing and grounding regularly, to play fun board games and laugh with cute kid clients, to pray with Christian clients, and to help people who are stressed/hurting feel seen and loved and less alone!
God's kindness is rich and abundant and trustworthy... He is pulling me out of the ignorant scarcity mindset one way after another. In the blooming areas where His goodness is so obvious to me AND in the underground-seed areas where I cannot see much evidence yet, God is faithful. He is actively at work. He still loves me. He is enough. He will provide. He opens doors no one can shut. He knows my needs. He cares about my heart. He has good things for me. His timing is best. My hope is firm and secure. My faith stands on a firm foundation. My cup runs over. I shall not want. There is no scarcity or lack in His Kingdom. And His Kingdom is right here among us!
This relatively-brief season of busy Internship hours and finishing up schoolwork probably doesn't look like anything major to most people, but my soul knows better. I feel repeatedly in awe of all God has done and all He is doing, reliant on His daily grace, aware of His power and my own inadequacies, growing in humility and hope for the future. Surely God's goodness and mercy are following me, and He is directing my steps and calling me forward.
"You go before me and follow me. You place Your hand of blessing on my head." ~Psalm 139:5
He is with us and He is for us.
Praying you feel confident in that truth today! ❤
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