While much of the current research in Christian Counseling focuses on critical issues such as abuse and trauma, it is essential not to overlook the age-old human struggles, particularly anger, which plays a significant role in both. Anger remains one of the most persistent and complex emotional challenges, often rooted within Christian clients. Individuals who experience intense anger often believe with certainty that they are right, which can obscure the true nature of the emotion. In this workshop, licensed mental health professionals, coaches, and pastors will explore therapeutic strategies to help Christian clients recognize and confront anger. Participants will understand why blindness to anger occurs and develop strategies to see it more clearly. This workshop will also examine the difference between healthy and unhealthy expressions of anger, particularly looking from a biblical perspective of Jesus. Additionally, participants will learn simple, practical methods to reach the heart of an angry Christian client, fostering a greater understanding and healing.
211 | Seeing Red: Disarming Angry People
PRESENTERS
Edward Welch, Ph.D., M.Div.
CE CREDITS
1.25
Approved For CE
IBCC, Educational CEUs for ACSI, Biblical CEUs for ACSI
Approved For CME/CEU
LEVEL
Beginner
Summary
Learning Objectives
1 Identify the psychological and emotional reasons behind blindness to anger of Christian clients and develop strategies to help those clients recognize it more clearly.
2 Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy expressions of anger, using the biblical perspective of the life of Jesus as a model for appropriate emotional expression.
3 Apply practical methods to reach the heart of an angry Christian client, facilitating deeper emotional awareness and healing through simple, effective interventions.