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Counseling

This guide provides research assistance and links to recommended resources in the field of counseling.

Biblical Perspectives of Counseling

Explores faith-based approaches to counseling, including keyword searching for biblical and theological resources.

Getting a Biblical Perspective

Biblical Perspective in Counseling

Exploring a biblical perspective can provide valuable insight into counseling practices with faith-based guidance for ethical decision-making in the counseling field. Below are a few strategies for searching for biblical perspectives on counseling-related topics.

Keyword Searching

Using relevant terms from a Christian or biblical framework can help locate resources that align with faith-based counseling approaches. Consider the following keywords as a starting point:

  • Christian Counseling
  • Biblical Counseling
  • Faith-based therapy
  • Christianity AND mental health
  • Ethics AND Christianity
  • Religious aspects AND counseling
  • Theology AND psychology
  • Biblical teaching on (anxiety, relationships, forgiveness, etc.)

These search terms can help uncover books, articles, and multimedia resources that integrate biblical wisdom with counseling principles.

Start your search here: Search the Masland Library

Databases

Exploring Databases
You can access many databases along with the library's collection, providing a broader perspective to your research. To find relevant databases, narrow down the options on the A-Z Database list by Subject and select biblical studies. 

 

You can start with the suggested databases below or look through the full list here: A-Z Database.