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Counseling and Faith Counseling has taken different forms as more people seeking the services of counselors as a result of the increase of emotional challenges in the 21st century. Despite the existence of various institutions and individuals that offer counseling services to persons affected by psychological problems, the common scenario that has been witnessed is the involvement of the clergy and psychology therapists to offer solutions to some of the mental challenges people are facing. This paper tries to establish the correlation between counseling and faith through comparison and contrast of counseling approaches. Specifically, the various ways psychological scientists and spiritual leaders approach counseling as well as their considerations for effective delivery of services. The literature review shows that both religious leaders and cognitive therapists have to contrast as well as similar approaches to counseling.Both approaches seem to offer the best solutions but the nature of the impact that is created through faith counseling requires further scholarly investigation. Introduction Almost each and every individual seem to have the interest in understanding their behavior and the action of those around them (Strickland 2006). Psychology is one the disciplines that help in understanding social behaviors and interactions. A person with psychological disorders may display different patterns in their expressed emotions. Counseling calls for the handler to possess the skills to connect to the people they support, guide and protect through affiliation. This is a way to establish and maintain a positive relationship and belongingness which is the core value of
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