Here are some of the online resources I refer to in the Foundations of Biblical Counselingcourse that I teach at Puritan Reformed Seminary. I have another bunch of links under the heading “The Counselor’s World” which deal with the relationship between Biblical Counseling and the other counseling systems that influence our world. However, that list is so long that I’ll post it separately another time.
For articles and resources on more specific counseling issues scroll down this page
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
Source: Biblical Counseling Resources