This article came from: Dr. Rick Thomas Founder & Director Mt. Carmel Ministries & Biblical Counseling Education 816-437-8410 www.mtcarmelmin.org Lamentations Author: Probably Jeremiah although others have been suggested. Date: Sometime around the final fall of Jerusalem in 587 BC Purpose: Lamentations means “lamenting,” “sorrow.” The author is greatly saddened, grieved, and in painful anguish over […]
Patience in Counseling
Working with someone who has practiced surrendering herself to her emotions for years requires much patience. In this type of situation, the counselor must be willing gently to repeat core teachings as often as necessary. Concluding that counselees with severe disturbances are not really trying can have destructive results in their lives. More than one […]