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Social, Cultural, and Christian Integration in Counselor Education

Social, Cultural, and Christian Integration in Counselor Education

Author(s): Lynn Bohecker , Selin Philip , TeShaunda Hannor-Walker , Carol ZA McGinnis

Edition: 1

Copyright: 2025

Pages: 378

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The textbook, Social, Cultural, and Christian Integration in Counselor Education, was written by over 40 different authors from a wide range of cultural, ethic, and racial backgrounds from more than five institutions of higher education. Similarly, the editors also represent diversity in their social and cultural identities grounded in European, Asian, African, and Native American descent. This textbook aims to guide professional counselors who hold a Biblical worldview in integrating faith with contemporary counseling practices. The editors and authors emphasize cultural humility, diversity, and social justice advocacy within the framework of Christian faith. Overall, the textbook covers the CACREP 2024 standards and emphasizes wellness and wholeness, while aligning with Biblical worldview. This textbook underscores the importance of boundaries for personal and societal wellbeing and the role of professional counselors in fostering holistic and transformative approaches to professional counselors working within a Biblical framework.

Introduction and Overview 
About The Authors 
CACREP Standards 

SECTION I: A BIBLICALLY-INFORMED MULTICULTURAL COUNSELING FRAMEWORK 
Chapter 1: Biblically-Informed Social Justice 
Chapter 2: The Culturally Competent Professional Counselor of Christian Faith 
Chapter 3: Communication Across Cultures in Counseling  

SECTION II: GOSPEL-CENTERED ADVOCACY ADDRESSING POWER AND PRIVILEGE  
Chapter 4: Social Class and Classism 
Chapter 5: Gender, Sexuality, and Identity Development Chapter 6: Disability, Ageism, and Ableism 
Chapter 7: Christian Persecution Around the World 

SECTION III: COUNSELING THEORIES AND SPECIAL POPULATIONS 
Chapter 8: Counseling Theories in a Social, Cultural, and Christian Context 
Chapter 9: Counseling the Military Client 
Chapter 10: Counseling Immigrants, Refugees, and International Students 

SECTION IV: SUPPORTING DIVERSE COMMUNITIES THROUGH COUNSELING 
Chapter 11: Individuals and Families of Jewish Descent 
Chapter 12: Counseling Individuals and Families of Native American Descent 
Chapter 13: Individuals and Families of African Descent Chapter 14: Counseling Individuals and Families of Arab Descent 
Chapter 15: Individuals and Families of Asian Descent  
Chapter 16: Individuals and Families of European Descent Chapter 17: Individuals and Families of Hispanic Descent Chapter 18: Individuals and Families of Multi-Racial Descent 
Index 

Lynn Bohecker

Lynn Bohecker, PhD, LMFT, earned a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Biology from the University of Wisconsin–Stout, an M.S. in Marriage Couple Child and Family Counseling from California State University Sacramento, and a PhD degree in Counselor Education from Idaho State University. She is a full professor in the Department of Counselor Education and Family Studies at Liberty University and the Senior Editor of the Journal of Faith Integration in Counseling. Dr. Bohecker is also the Chief Executive Officer of The Counseling Center at Tree City, which is a professional counseling center located in a church. Dr. Bohecker has presented at state, regional, national, and international levels. She has over 50 publications in peer-reviewed counseling journals, textbook chapters, and books.

Selin Philip
TeShaunda Hannor-Walker

TeShaunda Hannor-Walker, PhD, LPC, NCC, CPCS, is a licensed professional counselor in private practice in the state of Georgia, associate professor, researcher, former school counselor and director of guidance and counseling for 15 years, and author of How to Raise a Successful Child with ADD along with several peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters. She was named American School Counselor Association’s (ASCA) “Top Ten School Counselors in America.” She enjoys working with couples in marriage and family counseling, traveling around the world, and leading research teams with a special interest in research in African and Asian countries. She regularly presents at local, national, and international conferences on topics related to Christianity, counseling, trauma, poverty, colorism, digital addictions, the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), ADHD, and more. She is blissfully married to Jacque and the proud mother of one adult daughter, Justice. Learn more here: www.drhannorwalker.com

Carol ZA McGinnis

The textbook, Social, Cultural, and Christian Integration in Counselor Education, was written by over 40 different authors from a wide range of cultural, ethic, and racial backgrounds from more than five institutions of higher education. Similarly, the editors also represent diversity in their social and cultural identities grounded in European, Asian, African, and Native American descent. This textbook aims to guide professional counselors who hold a Biblical worldview in integrating faith with contemporary counseling practices. The editors and authors emphasize cultural humility, diversity, and social justice advocacy within the framework of Christian faith. Overall, the textbook covers the CACREP 2024 standards and emphasizes wellness and wholeness, while aligning with Biblical worldview. This textbook underscores the importance of boundaries for personal and societal wellbeing and the role of professional counselors in fostering holistic and transformative approaches to professional counselors working within a Biblical framework.

Introduction and Overview 
About The Authors 
CACREP Standards 

SECTION I: A BIBLICALLY-INFORMED MULTICULTURAL COUNSELING FRAMEWORK 
Chapter 1: Biblically-Informed Social Justice 
Chapter 2: The Culturally Competent Professional Counselor of Christian Faith 
Chapter 3: Communication Across Cultures in Counseling  

SECTION II: GOSPEL-CENTERED ADVOCACY ADDRESSING POWER AND PRIVILEGE  
Chapter 4: Social Class and Classism 
Chapter 5: Gender, Sexuality, and Identity Development Chapter 6: Disability, Ageism, and Ableism 
Chapter 7: Christian Persecution Around the World 

SECTION III: COUNSELING THEORIES AND SPECIAL POPULATIONS 
Chapter 8: Counseling Theories in a Social, Cultural, and Christian Context 
Chapter 9: Counseling the Military Client 
Chapter 10: Counseling Immigrants, Refugees, and International Students 

SECTION IV: SUPPORTING DIVERSE COMMUNITIES THROUGH COUNSELING 
Chapter 11: Individuals and Families of Jewish Descent 
Chapter 12: Counseling Individuals and Families of Native American Descent 
Chapter 13: Individuals and Families of African Descent Chapter 14: Counseling Individuals and Families of Arab Descent 
Chapter 15: Individuals and Families of Asian Descent  
Chapter 16: Individuals and Families of European Descent Chapter 17: Individuals and Families of Hispanic Descent Chapter 18: Individuals and Families of Multi-Racial Descent 
Index 

Lynn Bohecker
Lynn Bohecker

Lynn Bohecker, PhD, LMFT, earned a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Biology from the University of Wisconsin–Stout, an M.S. in Marriage Couple Child and Family Counseling from California State University Sacramento, and a PhD degree in Counselor Education from Idaho State University. She is a full professor in the Department of Counselor Education and Family Studies at Liberty University and the Senior Editor of the Journal of Faith Integration in Counseling. Dr. Bohecker is also the Chief Executive Officer of The Counseling Center at Tree City, which is a professional counseling center located in a church. Dr. Bohecker has presented at state, regional, national, and international levels. She has over 50 publications in peer-reviewed counseling journals, textbook chapters, and books.

Selin Philip
Selin Philip
TeShaunda Hannor-Walker
TeShaunda Hannor-Walker

TeShaunda Hannor-Walker, PhD, LPC, NCC, CPCS, is a licensed professional counselor in private practice in the state of Georgia, associate professor, researcher, former school counselor and director of guidance and counseling for 15 years, and author of How to Raise a Successful Child with ADD along with several peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters. She was named American School Counselor Association’s (ASCA) “Top Ten School Counselors in America.” She enjoys working with couples in marriage and family counseling, traveling around the world, and leading research teams with a special interest in research in African and Asian countries. She regularly presents at local, national, and international conferences on topics related to Christianity, counseling, trauma, poverty, colorism, digital addictions, the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), ADHD, and more. She is blissfully married to Jacque and the proud mother of one adult daughter, Justice. Learn more here: www.drhannorwalker.com

Carol ZA McGinnis
Carol ZA McGinnis