Summary:
All mental health professionals are guided by theories of change and their corresponding assumptions about the source of problems and their solutions to help clients (Faija et al., 2023; McMinn, 2012; Moore et al., 2015). To remain true to their faith, Christian mental health professionals choose to maintain a comprehensive theory of change that allows them to ethically engage all clients while upholding their biblical beliefs (King, Connors & Hawkins, 2024). Unfortunately, faith-based mental health professionals frequently lack formal training in integrating faith, theory, and practice and must instead rely on personal experience and other sources of education (Husain & Sherr, 2015; Moffatt & Oxhandler, 2018). In this workshop, psychologists, licensed mental health professionals, and ministry leaders will learn about a comprehensive biblical theory of change and model for clinical decision-making that will allow them to ethically integrate their faith and practice while effectively helping Christian and non-Christian clients achieve change. Participants will also be able to identify key biblical terms and how mental health professionals can utilize them in a clinical setting. Finally, participants will be given two case examples to apply the biblical theory of change and learn how to target treatment strategies based on clients’ issues and needs.
Identify and explain key biblical terms (sin, repentance, confession, infirmities) and their importance for effectively integrating Christian faith and counseling practice
Summarize and explain key spiritual factors in a comprehensive biblical-clinical theory of change and their relevance to counseling practice
APA, ASWB, NBCC, IBCC, NAADAC, Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling