How is biblical counseling theory different from psychotherapy? - Ask the Counselor series from CCEF

"How does biblical counseling theory differ from psychotherapy?" In this video, David Powlison discusses how biblical counseling is like psychotherapy and how it is different. Both forms of counseling begin with an intention to help, but the core of biblical counseling is to guide someone toward God, which transcends what is offered by psychotherapy. Find out more about biblical counseling vs psychotherapy in our video here. In our Ask the Counselor videos, CCEF faculty members take time to answer real questions submitted by real people about topics in biblical counseling. For more videos, subscribe to our channel or visit ccef.org/video. Other related resources: https://www.ccef.org/video/suffering-... #biblicalcounseling #biblicalcounselingtheory #psychotherapy #psychotherapytheory

Mental Health | David Powlison
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Mental Health | David Powlison

How do I prepare myself for a ministry of counseling? | CCEF Ask The Counselor Series
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How do I prepare myself for a ministry of counseling? | CCEF Ask The Counselor Series

Why do I feel far from God? Counseling someone in sadness  - Ask the Counselor Series from CCEF
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Why do I feel far from God? Counseling someone in sadness - Ask the Counselor Series from CCEF

Biblical Counseling
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Biblical Counseling

Why do I frequently feel sad? - Ask the Counselor Series from CCEF
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Why do I frequently feel sad? - Ask the Counselor Series from CCEF

David Powlison - Depression & Anxiety: How Can Churches Help? | PasCon2018
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David Powlison - Depression & Anxiety: How Can Churches Help? | PasCon2018

My spouse has OCD and it’s very difficult for me. What do I do? | CCEF Ask the Counselor Series
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My spouse has OCD and it’s very difficult for me. What do I do? | CCEF Ask the Counselor Series

Why I'm Canceling My Counseling Certification with @acbc4524
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Why I'm Canceling My Counseling Certification with @acbc4524

Session 1 - An Introduction to Biblical Counseling (Sept 2011)
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Session 1 - An Introduction to Biblical Counseling (Sept 2011)

Finding True Healing from Trauma - Dr. Elizabeth Stevens
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Finding True Healing from Trauma - Dr. Elizabeth Stevens

How should we think biblically about psychiatric medications? | CCEF Ask the Counselor
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How should we think biblically about psychiatric medications? | CCEF Ask the Counselor

Christianity and Psychology – Eric Johnson
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Christianity and Psychology – Eric Johnson

How does temperament relate to biblical counseling? - Ask the Counselor Series from CCEF
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How does temperament relate to biblical counseling? - Ask the Counselor Series from CCEF

Dr. Jim Newheiser — Necessity of Biblical Counseling in the Church | Session 1 at 2025 RBNet GA
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Dr. Jim Newheiser — Necessity of Biblical Counseling in the Church | Session 1 at 2025 RBNet GA

Biblical relevance: How do we make Scripture personal? - Ask the Counselor Series from CCEF
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Biblical relevance: How do we make Scripture personal? - Ask the Counselor Series from CCEF

Why Smart People Lose At Office Politics
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Why Smart People Lose At Office Politics

How God Saved David Powlison from Destroying Himself
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How God Saved David Powlison from Destroying Himself

How to fight unbelief when sanctification takes time? - Ask the Counselor Series from CCEF
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How to fight unbelief when sanctification takes time? - Ask the Counselor Series from CCEF

Can Jesus Heal Our Trauma? - Biblical Counseling Panel Discussion
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Can Jesus Heal Our Trauma? - Biblical Counseling Panel Discussion

How to build emotional intimacy with your spouse who has different interests - CCEF
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How to build emotional intimacy with your spouse who has different interests - CCEF