Introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling

Course code: PT518

Course instructor: Lee Eclov

WEEK 4

Essay # 1  (200 -250 words)

Prerequisites for effective counseling.

1. “Where there is no guidance, the people fall, but in abundance of counselors there is victory.” What kind of guidance Proverbs 11:14 is referring to?

2. What knowledge and wisdom does the counselor need to effectively help hurting and struggling people?

3. Share an example of effective counseling.

WEEK 5

Essay # 2  (200 -250 words)

How should prayer be used in pastoral care and counseling?

In this essay you should write about the importance of prayer in counseling and answer the following questions:

What are the reasons for using this resource?

When and how should it be used?

WEEK 10

The end of the course paper “The essential counseling skills of the effective counselor” (1500 words)

Counseling is one of the ways of helping a hurting and struggling person. What skills do the counselors need to interact with someone who is experiencing the need for help and healing? What are the effective ways of listening and responding? How can the counselor provide the climate for trust and personal growth?