Master level Psychology and how Christian practices are applied in psychology Question format:
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Biblical perspective (Christian perspective)
a). What areas listed in the Bible 1st Corinthian 13th chapter verses 4-7) do you consider to be your strengths in your ability to love?
b). List any area mentioned in the Bible 1st Corinthians: Chapter 13, verses 4-7) that are struggles? Example I am going to concentrate on the “love doesn’t behave itself unseemly, The second area of my focus is love is not easily provoked. These areas could present as a challenge from a Christian perspective.
1. How could God help you grow within these areas of struggle? ( Christian perspective).
C. Who is the person in your life that has shown you the most love? Describe your relationship with them, and how you feel or felt around them?
For this question I want to use the example of my relationship with my sons( provide an example of what a loving and caring relationship between a mother and her child represents) unconditional love, caring, trusting, protective, etc.
d). Who is the person in your life that has caused you the most pain ? How do you think that has affected your ability to love?
I need to express my ability to love although I am a victim of child sexual abuse. I am a survivor. It affected my ability to trust people because of the victimization I experienced as a child. For the question I want to give a descriiption of the psychological impact that child abuse causes ( trust issues, ability to love, insecurity issues, self esteem problems) but I want to express that I am a survivor and it doesn’t affect my ability to love myself and others.
e). What would handing over this wound (issue) to God be like for you (me)? ( from a Christian perspective, psychology perspective) coping mechanism Psychology applies scientific principles Christianity applies biblical principles Page 15:
f). List ways in which you think you can practice handling over the pain of child sexual abuse to the Lord and obtain freedom? ( apply biblical principles: Christian teachings)
g). Thinking creatively: list ways in which you can improve your empathy?
15a. What areas of your life do you try to control most and need to hand over to the Lord?
Anxiety related to daily life challenges ( bills, family issues and obligations, financial problems)
Feeling overwhelmed at times ( if I feel like my options are limited)
15b. How can you practice getting out of the way “so the Lord can work more fully in your life, and within the lives of those you help? ( emphasis on letting go of my fears and anxiety) emphasis on my surrendering to my higher power “God” answer from a biblical perspective “ Christian perspective “ coping mechanism Page 16:
16. What sacrifices in your schedule or life could you make in order to have more time with the Lord? (Christian view)
d). What can you do during this time to improve your relationship with God ( Christian view).
e). How can you improve your practice of loving as you go about your day?
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17 a. How would you describe your own change process? Do you struggle with issues for a long time before surrendering? Do you take advice easily or not? Do you hold onto issues?
17b. How would you describe where you are on your journey to heal from your struggles/issues? (For example: I am still thinking about it? I’m still in need of much healing? I have made much progress? Or I try but I can’t seem to find healing?
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18a. What steps could you take to move closer to healing?
18 b. In what areas do you have the most self awareness? ( for example: my actions, thoughts, my feelings and how am I perceived by others).
18c. What areas do you have the least self awareness in? ( sometimes I may lack self esteem? I’m self conscious at times, shy)
18 c. Thinking creatively list ways in which you could improve your self awareness?
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19 a. What are your main struggles, that you are aware of? ( for example dealing with worry, anger, trust, pride etc).
19 e. How can you gain more understanding on these issues? ( listed above).
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20 a. On a scale of 1-10 how aware are you of your thoughts and feelings throughout the day? Which are you more aware of? Your thoughts or your feelings? Emphasize how thoughts and feelings are connected 20b. Are there any specific thoughts you think of more often than others ( for example: what if I get hurt again? What if I am left alone?), etc.
20c. What are the most common feelings you feel throughout the day ( for example: joy, contentment, satisfaction, sadness, fear, anger, worry etc). Emphasize positive feelings and thoughts “ gratification, joy, 20 d. How do you act when you feel these feelings of joy, gratitude, accomplishment, happiness?
20 e. Who do these actions affect around you, and in what ways do they affect them?
My typical environment: home, work, school Page 22:
22 a. Write down a closed-ended question that you would ask based on a client who comes to you, and says they feel sad and haven’t felt like getting out of bed for the last two days?
22 b. Write down two open ended question that you could ask instead? Based on the above scenario.
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23 a. Pick a problem that you have that you would consider to be an internal issue?
Based on psychology principles 23 b. Pick a problem that you have that you would consider to be an external issue?
Answer from psychology perspective 23 c. Now list how the external problem affects you internally?
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24 a. List ways in which you think you could improve your ability to cope with the external problem ( I.e. pour my feelings into an outlet, express my feelings to someone, change my negative thinking on the issue).
24 b. What in your own words is the problem you are dealing with?
Emphasize “ dealing with typical life challenges @
24 c. What past attempts have you taken at solving with the problem? ( both successful and unsuccessful)
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25 c. Brainstorm a possible list of solutions that might help solve the problem?
Answer from psychology perspective 25 d. From the list above select the option that you think has the best chance for success?
Answer using psychology approach and Christian approach 25 e. Make a detailed plan for integrating the options selected ( from the above question)
25 f. List a date and time when you follow up on your progress?
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26 g. List possible barriers you have that keep you from solving your problems ( for example: being too busy, easily distracted, worrying, procrastinating).
26 h. List steps that you will take to overcome these barriers ( for example: sticking to a daily time to monitor my progress, making time for myself, taking action).
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27 a. What does renewal mean? Answer from Psychology perspective Biblical ( Christian) perspective 27 b. What are some areas where God has already renewed you?
Biblical ( Christian perspective)
More loving person, caring, giving , forgiving, less worrying, less angry, less fearful, less selfish