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Joshua House Biblical Counseling Clinic affirms Biblical Counseling because we are committed to the WORD of GOD as being authoritative Truth. The only means of authentic change begins with TRUST in the WORD of GOD
Joshua House Biblical Counseling Clinic affirms Biblical Counseling because we are committed to the WORD of GOD as being authoritative Truth. The only means of authentic change begins with TRUST in YHVH and His Word. The ultimate jurisdiction of counseling falls within His Authority.
When we refer to Biblical Counseling at Joshua House Biblical Counseling Clinic, we refer to "the ministry of the Word of God, tailored specifically to the individuals involved. Biblical Counselors and Therapists must acknowledge that human beings struggle with biological, sociological, psychological, and soul-focused Issues."
Although there are important nuances to Biblical Counseling — like the qualifications to counsel or counseling methods — Biblical Counseling is simply the ministry of the sufficient WORD of GOD tailored to people. Make no mistake; we do not refuse to accept the revelation from GOD in the area of science in biological needs.
Biblical Counseling works through the "renewing of the mind."
Biblical Counseling is a "study of the soul" or "science of mind and behavior." Unlike secular psychology, Biblical Counseling cares about the Soul.
Biblical Counseling is committed to the fact that to engage in psychology, one must be committed to the authority of GOD's WORD to articulate the nature of Soulful human behavior! This TRUTH is where the psychology of biblical counseling differs from secular psychology and counseling.
Jurisdiction of the Care of Souls.
We affirm Biblical Counseling because of jurisdiction. Secular psychology has encroached upon the jurisdiction of Soulology care.
The jurisdiction of counseling, i.e., Soul Care, is and has historically been the work of the Ministers who understand GOD's WORD being authoritative Truth, Not Secular psychology that HAS OVERWELLING OVERTAKEN this domain. Some state that "Biblical Psychology" is an oxymoron; however, as you can see, it is actually "secular psychology" that is the oxymoron.
TRANSLATION: SOUL in Hebrew – NShMH (Strong’s h5397 psychē) “And Yehovah God formed the man out of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath (Strong’s h5397 psychē - Soul) of life, and man became a living being.” (Gen 2:7) Strong's Number G5590 matches the Greek ψυχή (psychē)
Someone might say so what! Long before psychology became part of the English language, the understanding of the "psyche" was well-established in ancient Hebrew and carried forward in Greek; therefore, secular society doesn’t get to own the term “psychology,” which means the study (ology) of the psyche, the SOUL, ministers are in charge of helping to guide and heal the Soul.
Secular psychology is simply the attempt to do face-to-face ministry work in the service of a different "god" using a different voice. However, Biblical Psychology recognizes true "renewing of the mind” reconnection of the "Soul" only occurs within the jurisdictional domain of the authority of GOD. One of the reasons this truth is that true Soulology cannot be done by one who does not trust in the Truth of GOD's WORD.
However, Biblical Counseling recognizes true "renewing of the mind" reconnection of the Soul only occurs within the jurisdictional domain of the authority of GOD. One of the reasons this is truth is that true Soulology cannot be done by one who does not trust in the Truth of GOD's WORD.
How can anyone who does not trust in the Truth of GOD's WORD, GOD's authority over the Soul, or the goal of helping another person authentically change? How can those blinded to Soulological realities help others with Soulological realities?
Based on Neuro-Theology/Soulology
Your Brain is the most complex, mind-blowing organ in the universe. The Brain is about 3.5lbs and floats in a Hard Bony case. It is estimated that the Brain has 100 billion nerve cells and more connections in it than there are stars in the universe. There are also trillions of supportive cells in the Brain. Each neuron is connected to other neurons by up to 40,000 individual connections (called synapses) between cells.
A piece of Brain tissue the size of a grain of sand contains 100,000 neurons and 1 billion synapses, all “talking” to one another. Information in your Brain travels at about
268 miles per hour.
If you don’t take care of your Brain, you lose on average 85,000 Brain cells a day which is what causes Brain aging. With appropriate forethought, however, you can reverse that trend and dramatically slow the aging process and increase your mental agility.
Individual Therapy:
(also called Biblical Counseling or talk therapy) is an extensively researched and effective approach that has been used to treat emotional, behavioral, and social problems in people with a variety of concerns. It involves an interactive process of self-discovery between you and a qualified, certified brain health professional in a safe, caring, and confidential environment.
Biblical Counseling is most successful when brain imaging has been performed so you can address specific brain health issues. Optimizing the brain makes you more likely to be motivated to alter the aspects of your life that no longer serve you or contribute to your difficulties. Enhanced brain health also enables you to stick with the new approaches, techniques, or ways of thinking you learn in therapy.
No one ever said marriage or being in a relationship was easy! Children, illness, financial problems, and stress can all take their toll. What is often forgotten is that brain function determines the behavior of each partner. Your brain is the organ of character, personality, and every single decision that you make. If the brain isn’t working properly, even the strongest of relationships can degrade over time.
It is important to understand that GOD does not change couples... He changes men and women and helps them become more aware of A godly-defined relationship. There is one absolute truth that must be accepted! Couples cannot change each other; in fact, they can't even change themselves. It is The Choice of relationship with GOD That heals the person for change.
Is someone in your family struggling with a mental health problem, addiction, memory loss, or other cognitive or behavioral issues? Then you know first-hand that when one person is suffering, the whole family suffers. Most people want to blame all the stress and drama on that one person, but in reality, each and every family member (and their brain) contributes to the dysfunctional dynamic. By looking at the brains of the entire family, it can shed light on any family dysfunction. At Friedel Clinic, when they scan entire families, they often discover that one or more family members have a diagnosable Brain health condition that has gone undetected. Without this knowledge, the family unit would likely continue to struggle. When you have an understanding of Brain health issues within the family unit, family therapy can help you address specific issues, improve relational skills, and build stronger relationships.
Torah Therapy is an evidence-based, action-oriented (Biblical Psychological) Soulological treatment that focuses on what people think (cognitive) and acts (behavioral). Every time you have a thought, your brain releases powerful chemicals that change the way you feel and behave. Positive thoughts help you feel happy, motivated, and relaxed, while negative thoughts make you feel sad, mad, anxious, angry,
or out of control.
The problem is that most people tend to believe that all of their negative thoughts must be true - never taking the time to evaluate and question what they are thinking.
Left unchecked, automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) can ruin your life.
Torah Therapy focuses on correcting negative thinking patterns and developing accurate, more positive thinking skills, which in turn changes your behavior and can help boost your mood, motivation, and determination. Research shows that these techniques can be more effective than antidepressant medication for
anxiety and depression.
Please reach us at 1-406-672-7063 if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Explanation of Ministerial Credentials and Clergy
Many individuals who inquire about NCCA's licensing program are ordained ministers. These individuals can complete the requirements and be licensed as a Licensed Pastoral Counselor or Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor. They can counsel anywhere in the U.S. of America and accept remuneration for this service (following state and local guidelines) without being affiliated with any state agency, i.e., without being state-licensed. This truth is because the laws governing counseling in all states exempt the "Clergy" from submitting to its (the state's) authority.
The First Amendment of our Constitution requires such exemption: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof:"
The call to counsel is just as real for them. They do not want to be state-licensed and most certainly do not want to relinquish their right to represent YHVH GOD in their counseling ministry. They want to answer and fulfill His call on their lives. Indeed, some are called to the high office of the Clergy. These persons should be ordained (set aside) by service and approved to perform all the duties of the Clergy. However, there are many other types of Ministers or Clergy. For example, Ministers of Music, Chaplains, Ministers of Administration, Missionaries, Youth Ministers, etc. All of these offices are understood by the state and federal government to be "Clergy."
PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING LAWS in the STATE of MONTANA
37-39-303. Exemptions from licensure. The license and certification requirements of this chapter do not prohibit:
(1) a member of another profession from performing duties and services consistent with the individual's licensure or certification or, in the case of a qualified member of another profession who is not licensed or certified, from performing duties and services consistent with the person's training, as long as the person does not represent by title that the person is licensed by the board;
(2) an activity or service or use of an official title by a person employed by or acting as a volunteer for a federal, state, county, or municipal agency or an educational, research, or charitable institution that is a part of the duties of the office or position;
(3) an activity or service of an employee of a business establishment performed solely for the benefit of the establishment's employees; or
(4) an activity or service of a student, intern, or resident in behavioral health counseling pursuing a course of study at an accredited university or college or working in a generally recognized training program if the activity or service constitutes a part of a supervised course of study.
History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 713, L. 2023.
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