Garzon's article

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1. Summary

Garzon's article clearly demonstrates the distinct challenges for Christian therapists when working with "appropriately religious clients" in order to tailor treatments for clients and also effectively utilize the Bible. Although the use of Scriptures can certainly apply to numerous counseling cases, clients, and contexts, I feel that his use of ""appropriately religious clients" is a bit amiss to me. Isn't God the only authority to judge one's religious appropriateness? His wording was a bit ambiguous to me in this case. How do you feel?

The article, too, offers a solid theoretical scope since it infuses many different perspectives: cognitive, psychodynamic, theoeducational, behavioral, etc.

By showing the reader that all types of Scripture interventions can be valid, it shows the versatility as well as diversity for Christian counselors.

Using the case of George, it truly models how God's word can heal if used correctly.

The article also advises how before using Scripture, it is vital to administer a client religio-cultural assessment as well as to have solid therapeutic rapport with clients. I have known people and counselors who spout off Scripture, probably to help in many cases, but the sheer power often intimidates if not done correctly and timed well. It can often, I feel, seem too preachy or too untouchable for clients to relate if not executed using Garzon's guidelines.

Although the article was well researched and diverse in its scope and coverage, it was a bit too verbose. I was lost a bit in the Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy ...