Análise do aconselhamento cristão entre os evangélicos: a interação da religião com a saúde emocional.

Abstract

The analysis of Christian counseling among evangelicals demands a detailed scientific study, as this tool has been used for a long time by so-called Protestant churches, especially those considered historical, originating from the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century, such as the Presbyterian Church of Brazil, the Congregational Church and Baptist Church. The interaction between religion and emotional health to support and cope with health problems that involve the individual's entire socio-family context was the starting point for understanding how, when and why counseling emerged. Based on this, the object of investigation is the understanding that emotional problems require a deeper analysis of their causes. This is because factors such as trauma, dysfunctional relationships and spiritual issues can contribute to the emergence of these difficulties, affecting not only the individual, but also the sociofamily dynamics. Evangelical churches present a guidance approach called Christian counseling. She emphasizes the importance of prayer, reading the Scriptures and communing with God as some of the necessary elements in the process of healing and restoration, in addition to valuing the wisdom and guidance of church leaders, who often act as moral and spiritual counselors. Counseling experiences within the evangelical tradition demonstrate the importance of the relationship of trust between the counselor and the counselee, as well as what is necessary to discuss personal problems that involve reactions in their lives, in their actions and in their emotions. The overall objective of this research is to understand how these counselors are trained or seek training that enables them to listen attentively, to offer spiritual support, guidance and encouragement in the search for healing. The specific objectives aim to: initiate an investigation into the application of Christian counseling and what already exists scientifically; and measure the results of this counseling, using a methodology already applied in the United States of America, the Duck questionnaire adapted to the current condition of churches in the metropolitan region of Recife, pointing out the interaction of religion with the emotional health of people in Brazil. Based on this information, the research aims to understand and present complex and dynamic causes behind emotional problems, in addition to finding some answers to classify Christian counseling from evangelical churches as a possible support community capable of producing some type of help involving emotional healing of people.