Prewriting: Planning Paper
Thesis:
This paper summarizes the benefits of integrating Christianity into therapy sessions and will
conclude with reflection and spiritual application.
Outline:
I. Introduction
A. Author validity and experiences
B. Background and application
C. Thesis statement
II. Summary of Chapters 4-6 (Neff & McMinn)
A. Chapter 4 summary
B. Chapter 5 summary
C. Chapter 6 summary
III. Reflection
A. Interact with the text
B. Supporting evidence
IV. Spiritual Application
A. Spiritual growth
B. Spiritual application example(s)
V. Conclusion
A. Summarize the main supporting points
B. Restate the thesis in a strong and unique way.
http://www.counseling.org/resources/aca-code-of-ethics.pdf.
This provides insight and ethical practices that will tie into both the reflection and
spiritual application pieces. The Code of Ethics of the American Counseling Association
begins with a preamble and foundations. This source then lists numerous guideline for all
counselors.
Brown, Brene.
The resources from this researcher are inspiring works that explore courage, shame, and
vulnerability that can be applied in both the reflection and spiritual formation pieces.
Brown provides motivation and self-help through various works and speaks to the
interconnectedness of emotional elements.
Courtney+Evans,+David+Brown+&+Jama+Davis+(2022).+Professional counseling from a Christian
worldview,Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health,+24:3,+309-
326,+DOI:+10.1080/19349637.2021.1885004
This reference ties directly into the Christian worldview the authors reviewed portray and
will potentially be used as a source in my reflection piece. This reference provides
support for clients' mental and spiritual health.
Daniel, D. (2020). Counseling Principles and Christian Beliefs; an integrated approach.
This text ties together our ethics and spiritual walk as one. Daniel explores the code of
ethics thoroughly and explains how Christian counselors can effortlessly follow the code
of ethics while shining their Light within practice.
English Standard Version. (2016). English Standard Version Online. (Original work published
2001)
Inspired Word of God to be utilized throughout this writing as needed for support,
inspiration, encouragement, and confidence within the spiritual formation section of this
writing. Unsure at this time if ESV will be the version of choice for this writing.
Hawkins, R., & Clinton, T. (2015). The New Christian Counselor. Harvest House Publishers
An inspiring guide for Christian counselors to help incorporate faith into
intervention/practice. This writing brings focus and direction to the practice of Christian
counseling and is firmly based on biblical teachings.
Neff, A. M. & McMinn, M. R. (2020). Embody integration: A fresh look at Christianity in the
therapy room. Intervarsity Press
Neff, A. M. & McMinn, M.R. (2020). Embodying integration: A Fresh Look at Christianity in
the Therapy Room. Intervarsity Press.
Chapters 4-6 are being reviewed within this writing.
Tyndale House Publishers. (2022). Mark R. McMinn. Tyndale.
https://www.tyndale.com/authors/mark-r-mcminn/420
Tyndale House Publishers. (2022). Mark R. McMinn. Tyndale.
https://www.tyndale.com/authors/mark-r-mcminn/420
Tyndale House Publishers, (2022). Mark R McMinn. Tyndale.
https://www.tyndale.com/authors/mark-r-mcminn/420
This provides an overview of the authors’ (Neff and McMinn) background information.
This reference will be used within the Introduction piece, pulling unknown facts into the
overall picture painted for the authors' credibility, experiences, family, and/or livelihood.
Wynn, M. (2022). Truth and Christian Ethics: A Narrative Perspective. Studies in Christian
Ethics, 35(1), 22-35. https://doi.org/10.1177/09539468211049732
