Anne Kiome Gatobu

Theology for Better Counseling

Counseling, Grief & Mental Health

“Many--both laypeople and those who consider themselves theologians--flaunt the word theology. Yet, as Dr. Holeman demonstrates in her work, that does not mean that these people can articulate their theology and how it affects (for good or bad) their work with people. Holeman challenges us to 'think deeply from theological wells' and to know how our theology drives our counseling. She calls it 'theologically reflective counseling'! Her Wesleyan voice profoundly enhances the ongoing discourse about the integration of theology and psychology in counseling practice. It speaks to the distinction between a Christian who counsels and one who intentionally perceives the client, defines the problem and strategizes a plan of intervention specifically from a reflective, theologically based worldview. If you have been searching for a book that clearly highlights God's therapeutic presence and work in the lives of people, hence making theology practical in the discipline of counseling, you have found it! I would be so bold as to say that Holeman's insights in this work are not limited to the counseling but all intervention professions and ministries with people.”