ACBC Counseling Exam - Question #9

9. Define, describe, and provide a biblical evaluation of each of the following: 12 step recovery programs, cognitive-behavioral therapy, the biogenic theory of mood disorders, and electroconvulsive therapy.

Suggested Reading:

-Jay Adams, The Christian Counselor's Manual, 37 footnote 9.

-Robert Smith, The Christian Counselor's Medical Desk Reference, 64-71.

-Gary Gilley, "Twelve-Step Recovery Groups and the Christian," Think on These Things 2/6 (April 1996). Available at: Online Article

-Charles Hodges, Good Mood Bad Mood, 37-53.

-R. Scott Clark, "A Reformed Critique of Alcoholics Anonymous" (February, 2006). Available at: Online Article

Additional Resources:

-Cubby Westerberg, Comparison of Counseling Philosophies, Lecture from Cross Pointe Church: Biblical Counseling Conference 2021. Youtube Video

-"The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous." Available at Online Article

-"Cognitive Behavioral Therapy," May Clinic (February 21, 2013). Available at: Online Article

-"The Biogenic Amine Theory," Segen's Medical Dictionary (Farlex, 2012). Available at: Online Article

-"Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)," May Clinic (October 25, 2012). Available at: Online Article