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Counseling the Christian African American

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Counseling the Christian African AmericanCounseling the Christian African American is written from the dissertation Pastoral Counseling in the African American Churches of Metro Atlanta: Breaking the Stigma Associated with Asking for Help. It deals with the stigma that exists in the African American Christian community that seeking counseling services displays a lack of faith and is therefore unspiritual. However, as a new generation emerges with more liberal views on counseling and the role

Counseling the Christian African American is written from the dissertation Pastoral Counseling in the African American Churches of Metro Atlanta: Breaking the Stigma Associated with Asking for Help. It deals with the stigma that exists in the African American Christian community that seeking counseling services displays a lack of faith and is therefore unspiritual. However, as a new generation emerges with more liberal views on counseling and the role of the church, an opportunity to enhance pastoral counseling to bring it more in line with the licensed professional counselor exists.

 

 

The current lack of trained pastoral counselors in the African American church negatively affects the church's spiritual health, but offering counseling services can increase spiritual maturity. African American churches must re-evaluate their stance on counseling and begin to emphasize counseling as an acceptable and healthy practice.

 

 

Pastors must understand formal training is vital to offer counseling, and develop a referral network. They hold a unique and significant position in their congregants' lives and need to prepare themselves for the challenges that come with it.

 

 

This work delves into some of the reasons African Americans do not seek professional counseling and why they migrate toward clergy to discuss their issues.

LaSonja is a senior pastor, author, poet and founder and owner of Able & Willing Editing. She has written and published a book on her passion of mentoring.

 

 

She completed a successful 30-year Air Force career retiring at the top enlisted grade of Chief Master Sergeant. LaSonja holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, a Master of Arts in Organizational Management, a Master of Arts in Theological Studies and a Doctor of Ministry with emphasis in Pastoral Counseling. She taught technical and professional development courses during her military career.

 

 

LaSonja has received recognition in her military career, professional military education and civic organizations including being honored by the Newport News Branch of the NAACP as a Living Legend.

 

 

She is married to Edward L. Richardson, Jr. has two sons, Edward III and James and one granddaughter, Angel.

 

 

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