Sarah
Incredibly helpful resource as I'm re-entering the counseling space. This book would be most helpful for someone new to the biblical counselor role looking for encouragement, guidance, and structure for how to approach counseling from a biblical perspective. I imagine it may not be as helpful for someone who has a good deal of counseling experience because it does go into detail for the beginning, middle, and end of the counseling process (as the title aptly states). There are some helpful references to primarily CCEF articles at the end of the book if you have a membership or are interested in paying for some additional resources. I read this as an e-book but likely will get a physical copy for easy reference as I continue growing as a biblical counselor.
Incredibly helpful resource as I'm re-entering the counseling space. This book would be most helpful for someone new to the biblical counselor role looking for encouragement, guidance, and structure for how to approach counseling from a biblical perspective. I imagine it may not be as helpful for someone who has a good deal of counseling experience because it does go into detail for the beginning, middle, and end of the counseling process (as the title aptly states). There are some helpful references to primarily CCEF articles at the end of the book if you have a membership or are interested in paying for some additional resources. I read this as an e-book but likely will get a physical copy for easy reference as I continue growing as a biblical counselor.
Updated a reading goal:
Read 50 books by December 31, 2023
Progress so far: 50 / 50 100%
This was a fun read. I had a hard time putting it down and even found myself reading it aloud to my 2-year-old son during breakfast so I could find out what happened next! The Clock Island series mentioned in the book reminded me of all the different series I read as a kid that served as an escape from everyday life when I needed it most - The Boxcar Children, The Babysitters Club, Harry Potter, Nancy Drew, A Series of Unfortunate Events... Stories can be so powerful for children and adults alike, and this theme is prominent throughout the book. (Also, I would absolutely read the Clock Island series if they were real.) I was surprised by some of the heavier topics addressed that could be triggering for some readers. However, I appreciated the heavier parts and reminders that dreaming and wishing can be helpful and also harmful. That we each have a responsibility to be active writers in the stories of our lives and are not limited by how others may perceive us. Will definitely be recommending this book to others!
This was a fun read. I had a hard time putting it down and even found myself reading it aloud to my 2-year-old son during breakfast so I could find out what happened next! The Clock Island series mentioned in the book reminded me of all the different series I read as a kid that served as an escape from everyday life when I needed it most - The Boxcar Children, The Babysitters Club, Harry Potter, Nancy Drew, A Series of Unfortunate Events... Stories can be so powerful for children and adults alike, and this theme is prominent throughout the book. (Also, I would absolutely read the Clock Island series if they were real.) I was surprised by some of the heavier topics addressed that could be triggering for some readers. However, I appreciated the heavier parts and reminders that dreaming and wishing can be helpful and also harmful. That we each have a responsibility to be active writers in the stories of our lives and are not limited by how others may perceive us. Will definitely be recommending this book to others!
