tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327598978675535878.post323497750003349446..comments2023-03-23T03:08:24.690-07:00Comments on Theology and Counseling: You mean, I have 3 parents?Dr. Corsinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11401103560367914853noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327598978675535878.post-7663581949484244042013-05-01T05:32:24.344-07:002013-05-01T05:32:24.344-07:00Brent,
God Attachment (and Attachment Theory in g...Brent,<br /><br />God Attachment (and Attachment Theory in general) has always provoked my interest, so I am grateful for the book suggestion! I agree with you that as counselors, expanding our knowledge on attachment does not go unrewarded, as it serves to explain how people relate to others and to God. This serves as a base for understanding how our clients view themselves, and how they view the world, and these two factors are critical to the helping process.Jennifer Spenrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01052055534136988081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327598978675535878.post-11471351806480532492013-04-27T13:29:07.495-07:002013-04-27T13:29:07.495-07:00Ah Brent thank you for this post! I have such a de...Ah Brent thank you for this post! I have such a desire to be attached to my Heavenly Father. I feel that I sometimes forget how the Lord desires for attachment to his children. As Brittany commented above me, I too believe it is very interesting how people view God in light of their parents. I have such a strong relationship with my father, that there is personally no better depiction of what my heavenly father is like. However, I know that many individuals are not so lucky. The attachment styles are something I would like to research and learn more about. Thanks for sharing!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11669791432017576087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327598978675535878.post-33929361195951945212013-04-24T19:35:07.242-07:002013-04-24T19:35:07.242-07:00Brent,
Thank you for your post! I think that...Brent, <br /> Thank you for your post! I think that it is incredibly interesting how people view God in light of their parents. Their relationship with God may be skewed by their relationship with their parents. The lenses in people's lives tint the way they perceive life and relationships. It is important to look at the bigger picture when counseling someone on any issue. There is always another perspective, another factor, or another preceding event that influences a problem or area of interest in one's life. When looking at one's relationship with God, it is important to investigate that individual's relationship with his or her parents. I think that it is interesting, how Dr. Corsisni stated in class, that people can either directly see God as they see their parents or they can see God the opposite as they see their parents. This can be a simple reaction to life events or a defense mechanism. It is critical, however, for people self reflect on their lives in general, their perceptions of close relationships, and their past experiences in order to see how those may influence them today. One's present state is directly influenced by one's past. First, identifying and understanding one's attachment style can lead to considerable breakthroughs. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327598978675535878.post-4016513198368892902013-04-23T18:32:10.767-07:002013-04-23T18:32:10.767-07:00It's funny how until I heard Dr. Corsini say t...It's funny how until I heard Dr. Corsini say this, I never considered this (at all) I just always believed I had parents and then there was God who looked over me. I had never even related attachment theory to God. Between this class and Integration, I have started to realize and reshape my views of spirituality and religion. I'm not quite sure what route I am going to take when it comes to counseling, but I feel that this information is beneficial for my spiritual growth and definetly will assist me when it comes to counseling. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08932160240539363836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327598978675535878.post-7555545889690035772013-04-18T19:32:24.717-07:002013-04-18T19:32:24.717-07:00Brent, great post. I often feel that God is my fat...Brent, great post. I often feel that God is my father, he protects me, loves me and hears my cries. I truly believe God wants us to be attached to Him, that is part of our relationship with him. God is my safe haven, I can't run to no one else but Him. He takes good care of me, well He takes care of all us. Great post!! I loved it!!! It is always great to be reminded how God wants to be attached to me. To all His children!!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05184714865210696671noreply@blogger.com