I previously linked to the Top 200 Online Preaching Resources, and the Top 200 Online Leadership Resources. Now, here’s the Top Online Counseling Resources. Usual disclaimer: Link does not imply full agreement or endorsement.
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WHAT IS BIBLICAL COUNSELING?
A Ministry to Serve and Shepherd | Dave Jenkins
5 Definitions of Biblical Counseling | Bob Kellemen
One Definition of Christian Psychology | Phil Monroe
Why we “care” instead of “counsel” one another | Robert Cheong
THE COUNSELOR’S GOD
12 Ways the Holy Spirit Energizes Discipleship Counseling | Paul Tautges
How God is good for the soul | Eric Johnson
Four Liberating Truths About God | Tim Chester
THE COUNSELOR’S BIBLE
Scripture and Counseling Interview with Bob Kellemen(Part 1) (Part 2)
Sufficiency of Scripture and Psychotropic Medication | Bob Kellemen
Extrabiblical Books and Scripture’s Sufficiency | Tony Reinke
Marvin Olavksy on Journalism and the Six Classes of Knowledge | Trevin Wax
THE COUNSELOR’S HUMANITY
The Very Real Pain of “Imaginary” Illnesses | BBC
Overspiritualizing invisible wounds? | Phil Monroe
How can Christians Tell the Difference Between A Spiritual Issue and a Physical One? | Heath Lambert
Sorting Out the Spiritual and the Physical | Mike Emlet
A Christian Approach to & Nature vs. Nurture | Justin Taylor
Emotions: What does the Bible each? | Bib Kellemen
Emotions: Why Do We Feel What We Feel? | Bob Kellemen
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made, Woefully and Tragically Fallen | Steve Cornell
How Abuse Changes a Child’s Brain | Wired Science
Imbalanced Theology Leads to Imbalanced Counseling | Todd Hardin
THE COUNSELOR’S COMMUNITY/CHURCH
Thirteen Benefits of Church-Based Biblical Counseling |Robert Jones (Part One) (Part Two)
The Preacher, the Counselor, and the Congregation | Kevin DeYoung
Five Reasons I Love Church-Based Counseling | Pat Quinn
How to Counsel as a Friend | Jackie Knapp
Adultery and Counseling in the Local Church | Jonathan Holmes
Prayer Is a Great Place to Begin Biblical Counseling | David Powlison
The Local Church is THE place for Biblical Counseling | David Powlison
Baylor Study: Churches Blind to Mental Illness | Baylor University
Do You Offer a Lab with Your Instruction? | Mark Shaw
Transformational Small Group Labs | Bob Kellemen
6 Benefits of the Weekly Training Meal | Steve Viars
How We Do Biblical Counseling Training in Our Congregation | Deepak Reju
THE COUNSELOR’S PROCESS (1): CONSENT & CONFIDENTIALITY
In general, I follow Paul Tripp’s helpful schema of “Love, Know, Speak, Do” as found in his book, Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands. However, I expand it considerably under each heading.
When your Counselee Confides Abuse | Julie Ganschow
11 Ways to Avoid a Lawsuit in Counseling | Steve Viars
Pastoral Care, Confidentiality, and Sexual Abuse | Matt Kapps
My Pastoral Confidentiality Policy | Tom Ascol
THE COUNSELOR’S PROCESS (2): LOVE
Counseling Relationships
Truth and Love: Sharing Scripture and Soul | Bob Kellemen
Five Portraits of a Biblical Counselor (Part One) | Bob Kellemen
Five Portraits of a Biblical Counselor (Part Two) | Bob Kellemen
The Blessing of Being Counseled by Someone You Know | Scott Mehl
Should Counselors Talk about Themselves? | Bob Kellemen
Is the Future of Counseling and Therapy Online? | Infographic
Preparing for Difficult Counselees | Todd Hardin
When Men Counsel Women | David Powlison and Nancy Guthrie
Cultural Sensitivity
The Culturally Competent Biblical Counselor | Victoria Mwongela
Sympathy
Winston Smith on Entering into the Emotions of Others | Phil Monroe
God’s Nouthetic Confrontation of Uncaring Shepherd | Bob Kellemen
Bob Kellemen series on Sympathy
Half Biblical Ministry to the Suffering
Counseling Without Loving Compassion
Mingling Our Sufferings and Sorrows
Job’s Miserable Counselors: How Not to Counsel
Climbing in the Casket: Rich Soul Empathy
5 Marks of Compassionate Biblical Counseling
4 Christlike Characteristics of a Biblical Comforter
Gospel Listening
Listening to 5 Biblical Principles of Gospel Listening
How to Be a Miserable Comforter | Paul Tautges
Prayer
David Powlison on Prayer and Counseling
Humility
Over-confidence? Under-Confidence? Assessing Counselor Tendencies | Phil Monroe
Hope
The Centrality of Hope in Counseling Biblically | Joshua Waulk
New Research Shows that Personalities Change | Charles Hodges
Counselors Need Hope Too | Ken Long
When Hope Hurts | Winston Smith
Preparation
Counsel for the Counselor | Matt Capps
THE COUNSELOR’S PROCESS (3): KNOW
Questions
How God uses Questions in the Bible | Michael Kelley
20 Questions to Expose Your Idolatry | Paul Tautges
2 reasons why finding the root problem may not be a good goal for counselors | Phil Monroe
Listening
Six LISTENing Principles | Bob Kellemen
Telling Painful Memories: Recommendations for Counselors | Phil Monroe
Interpretation
Does your counselor have these two important skills? | Phil Monroe
Six Basic Struggles | Ed Welch
Winston Smith on Entering into the Emotions of Others | Phil Monroe
Shame, Fear, Guilt | Tim Challies
The Very Real Pain of “Imaginary” Illnesses | BBC
THE COUNSELOR’S PROCESS (4): SPEAK
Are you counseling a Saint, Sufferer, or Sinner? | Trevin Wax
Avoiding a One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Counseling | Trevin Wax
Gentle Answers #1: A Friend in Sin | Jared Olivetti
Gracious Candor: A Tutorial in Speaking the Truth in Love | Heath Lambert
Counseling Stories | Barry York
Dump-truck Counseling | Paul Tautges
How Not to Quote the Bible to Hurting People | Mike Emlet
Different Approaches for Different People (Pt. 1 of 2) | Paul Tautges
Different Approaches for Different People (Pt. 2 of 2) | Paul Tautges
D.A. Carson on how to avoid being pastorally insensitive and theologically stupid
More Things Not to Say to Those Who are Suffering | Ed Welch
4 Words that Give a Well-Rounded Picture of Counseling in the Church | Paul Tautges
How can Christians Tell the Difference Between A Spiritual Issue and a Physical One? | Heath Lambert
Journal : Sorting Out the Spiritual and the Physical | Mike Emlet
A Christian Approach to & Nature vs. Nurture | Justin Taylor
Your Heart Matters More Than Your History | Kevin DeYoung
More on “Can Your Body Make You Sin?” | Phil Monroe
THE COUNSELOR’S PROCESS (5): DO
The Gospel Grid | J. A. Meddors
Meditation
A Healing Counselee is a Meditating Counselee | Todd Hardin
Sing
Counseled by Casting Crowns | Paul Tautges
Worship/Church
Counseling and Worship | Terry Johnson
Some Thoughts on How to Provide Long Term Pastoral Care (Part 1) (Part 2) | Tim Lane
Repent
Replace
How to win the war for your mind | Jeff Vanderstelt
A Free Bible Study on How to Change the Way You Think, Act, and Experience Life | David Powlison
Goal-Setting
What Are We Aiming At? | Pat Quinn
Church Discipline
The Pastor and Counseling: An interview with Jeremy Pierre
Accountability
Accountability as a Lifestyle (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3)
Referral
The Pastor and Counseling: When to refer | Jesse Johnson
The Pastor and Counseling: An interview with Jeremy Pierre
Six Steps to Wise Decision-Making About Psychotropic Medications | Brad Hambrick
How can Christians Tell the Difference Between A Spiritual Issue and a Physical One? | Heath Lambert
Termination
When do you Stop Counseling? | Deepak Reju
Medication
6 Steps to Wise Decision Making About Psychotropic Medications | Brad Hambrick
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