It is said that to know where you are going, it is important to know where you have been. This adage applies to many aspects of life but also to the consulting profession. To gain insight into the future of the profession, this author seeks to uncover the past that has shaped the current landscape. In doing so, the hope is to preserve what can be preserved, correct the mistakes of the past, and create new paths that will lead to wholeness and health. History and Chronology When deciphering the history of psychology, it is possible to adhere to two separate schools of thought. . The first is that of the secular worldview that gives credence only to the things of this world. The focus here is on the scientific discoveries of various men over the centuries. The second comes from a biblical worldview that recognizes the true nature of soul care as an outward manifestation of God's grace and mercy toward His broken people. This author will construct a timeline that attempts to integrate the two points of view and represent the division and the divine way in which they were brought together with a bright future for integration. Counseling has been part of history since the origin of man. The Old and New Testaments contain countless references to prophets, apostles, and preachers who offered help and consolation to those in need of care. The apostle Paul spoke clearly about our ability to help others when he said, “I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, complete with knowledge, and able to teach (counsel) one another” (Romans 3.14pm). , NIV) We were created to work in harmony with one another, offering help to those who are afflicted in any way we can. This form of "consulting" is based... middle of paper... on integrating each discipline into a coherent recognition of the truth. According to this source, all consultants exist somewhere within these limits. When we think about creating a model of therapy that serves God, our ethical responsibilities, our moral imperatives, and our clients, integration and care. The analysis of each model that preceded it is of equal importance. We must glean from each theory those concepts and techniques that allow us to function within the Allied camp, the most advantageous category of integration. (Entwistle, 2010). To do this, we break down each model into five parts. These are: Philosophical Assumptions, Personality Model, Abnormality and Health Model, Psychotherapy Model and Demonstrated Effectiveness. (Jones & Butman, 1991) In this way, we can look at the victories of the past and leave the mistakes behind.
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