Final Exam Prep - Help From Nathan Flashcards
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Action Oriented Listening
explore (listen) – transition – resolve
Should you suggest a single resolution or multiple resolutions in the transition step?
Suggest multiple and remember that this is a slow process
What is the value of the transition step before the resolution step?
Solutions could have been tried before that either work or fail.
Alternative solutions should consider these prior solutions (helps with suggesting adaptive solutions)
How can knowledge of the DSM-5 be helpful to a pastor?
Assisting parishioner and providng better referrals
Helps with interacting with people who have these disorders
What are the shortcomings of the DSM-5?
- It was created to make it easier for insurance to pay for treatment
- It is a medical document influencd by secular and political pressures
What are the four important warning signs for suicide?
- Depression
- Feelings of hopelessness, desperation, anger, shame, worthlessness;
- Thoughts of escape, no future, guilt, aloneness, being bullied
- Triad of: “I am a burden. I am alone. I am not afraid to die.”
- Secondary signs: being suddenly calmer, getting affairs in order, giving things away
What is the new national suicide hotline number? The old number?
New: 988
Old: 800-273-TALK (8255)
How would you develop a referral network?
- Identify list of mental health professions in the area
- Seek individuals who appear to be Christian or sympathetic to Christian views
- Develop a “go-to” list of individuals on a variety of matters - make sure to inform individuals that they are on this list
- Regularly meet with these individuals to keep a strong relationship and to make sure you can keep sending members if necessary
- When you refer members to these professionals, ask them if you can share information freely between the two professionals
(make you sure you continue to meet with your member)
Types of mental health professionals
psychiatrists
psychologists
social workers
more experienced pastoral counselors
marriage/family therapists
school counselors
What does NAMI stand for? Why are they helpful?
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI has local offices/branches all across the country and resources to help us respond to mental health crisis situations
What does Luther say about pastoral care?
- Luther struggled with depression himself and was one of the first to speak compassionately about those who are struggling with psychoses and hallucinations
- Luther suggested that we share the Gospel with people struggling with mental illnesses and to be compassionate towards them
- Luther wrote thousands of letters to individuals to help them (at least 2,600)
How can our Lutheran theology aid and strengthen our pastoral care and counseling in comparison to American Evangelical theologies?
The biggest is difference is the Lutheran distinction of Law and Gospel.
Lutheran theology allows the Word of God to address each individual’s unique situation
General Suggestions from Dr Marrs book?
- Always share more Gospel than Law - it helps to point to explicit forgiveness for the individual
- Reading scripture and having them insert their own name
- Empty chair technique - it doesn’t matter if you trust it or not
General suggestions for mental illness in Dr Marrs book?
- Nicknamed the “no casserole disease” because those afflicted with mental illness do not typically recieve the support and love of the entire community.
General suggestions for substance abuse in Dr Marrs book?
- Christian version of Alcoholics Anonymous from Knippel
- Romans 7 sinners addicted to sin, but we have a Romans 8 God whose love cannot be stopped by our sin
General suggestions for eating disorders in Dr Marrs book?
- This is a desire to be attractive and lovable (usually)
- Point these individuals to God’s love and forgiveness for healing
- Fear and Love of God rather than His earthly creations
- Use Greg Jantz’s insights from Hope, Help, and Healing for Eating Disorders
General suggestions for same-sex attraction in Dr Marrs book?
- Christians don’t want to have these temptations, and those that do are fraught with immense spiritual guilt
- They know what God’s Word says, yet struggle with temptations that seem beyond their control
Define Seelsorger
“Soul Healer”
Why is Seelsorger an important role for pastors?
- We represent Jesus to our people - being with them with God’s Word is sometimes all that you need to do
- Eternally more important than doctors
- We are called to bring comfort, encouragement, compassion, mercy, and God’s love to His people
Responsibilities and limits of confidentiality and privilege in the pastoral office (according to the CTCR document)
- Lutherans view confessional information as privileged, and by virtue of his ordination and the office into which he is called, the pastor has had his lips sealed from speaking about the sins of the penitent to anyone, including the court of law or any other government action
- The whole pastoral relationship is confidential
- The penitent needs to have intentions of being penitent and cannot use or manipulate the confessional seal for their own purposes
The Lutheran Recognized Service Organization (RSO) for conflict and reconciliation?
Ambassadors of Reconciliation
Describe structure of the “Go and Be Reconciled” Bible study.
- Structured around the Small Catechism
- 3 lessons on being reconciled to God
- 3 lessons on being reconciled to others
- Each lesson has a short case study, review of a chief part of the catechism, and other study questions
Describe the development of an idol.
- An idol is something that we fear, love, and trust that is not God.
- Begins when we imagine that we are no longer before YHWH’s face and within His gaze (Aaronic Benediction)
- Idolatry starts with desire
- Once we demand what we want, it develops into a full blown idol
- Once expectations are not met, our frustrations increase
- If expectations are continued to not be met, we punish others
- Idols always demand sacrifice (integrity, marriage, friends)
- The only way to flee an idol is to repent of our sins and exchange the worship of false gods for worship of the True God
What to do about childhood grief and loss
- Invite but do not force participation in expressions of grief
- Avoid metaphorical language (“falling asleep in Jesus” or “Jesus took them to heaven”)
- Answer their questions straightforwardly - both spiritually and earthly
- They can see the body of the loved one if they want - give them a step stool and as much control as possible
