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#1 01-27-10 7:51 pm

bob_2
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Registered: 12-28-08
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Theophostic© Counseling

Overview:
Theophostic© Counseling (a.k.a. TPM, TheoPhostic Counseling, Theophostic Ministry) appears to be largely based upon Recovered Memory Therapy (RMT), to which beliefs have been added about:

Indwelling demonic spirits,
The role of Satan in people's emotional problems,
Direct communication by the client with Jesus Christ or the Holy Spirit, and 
Unique concepts about the inner workings of the mind.

TPM contrasts strongly with mainline mental health therapy. Secular therapists  abandoned the possibility of possession by demonic spirits many generations ago.

Theophostic© Counseling appears to be a rapidly growing therapeutic technique within counseling services at many conservative Protestant churches. One source indicates that 38,000 Theophostic training tapes have been sold at about $165.00 each. Training seminars cost about $800 per attendee.

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"Avoid being tentative about your repressed memories. Do not just tell them; express them as truth. If months or years down the road, you find you are mistaken about details, you can always apologize and set the record straight. You cannot wait until you are doubt-free to disclose to your family. This may never happen." Renee Fredrickson, RMT author. 4

http://www.religioustolerance.org/theophostic.htm

Good advice or advice that creates further or added chaos and hurt?

Last edited by bob_2 (01-27-10 7:53 pm)

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