2022, Vol.30, No.2

Journal of Counseling and Gospel 2023 KCI Impact Factor : 0.55

pISSN : 1739-0745 / eISSN : 2799-6530
https://journal.kci.go.kr/jocag

Although modern psychotherapy and counseling have developed numerous theories and methodologies designed to solve human psychological problems, a single theory that encompasses all aspects of treatment and change processes and has a distinct effect has not emerged. Awareness of this has led to studies on evidence-based therapy, and among them, cognitive behavioral therapy approaches based on mindfulness are being studied very actively. Acceptance-commitment therapy is the treatment approach that Christian counseling researchers are most interested in, and it is necessary to consider and integrate it based on the Christian worldview. To this end, this paper first examines the philosophical premise and core elements of ACT, understanding pain, psychological flexibility, functional contextualism, relational framework theory, and mindfulness. Next, the theological considerations and existing studies on avoidance of experience and the six core processes are reviewed and discussed. The ‘Faith-based acceptance-commitment therapy’ developed for practical integration is examined and its limitations are identified. Finally, a process with ‘heart’ as the key word for alternative Christian counseling that reflects these considerations is suggested. This paper is a literature study, and it is expected that it can be used as a basic data for critical consideration on ACT based on a Christian counseling alternative.

The objective of this study is to present the concrete measures of pastoral care for Christian adolescents with cyber overdependence. In the opening, the necessity and purpose of research on the issue of cyber dependence among adolescents are presented, and in the main body, The researcher examined the theoretical background, and looked at the definition of terms, the concept of cyberspace, and the positive and negative functions of cyberspace. The researcher reviewed the concept of cyber overdependence and previous studies related to cyber overdependence. In addition, the researcher examined the problem of cyber dependence from a Christian perspective, and examined the developmental understanding of adolescents and the characteristics of Christian adolescents. Thus, the researcher suggested total five kinds of pastoral care for cyber Christian adolescents. First, a pastor should provide the pastoral care that could enhance the spiritual well-being for the prevention of cyber overdependence. Second, a pastor should be able to build a faith community that embraces the adolescents who feel alienated, so they do not fall into cyber overdependence. Third, a pastor should provide the pastoral care that prevents the cyber overdependence and also operates a healing program.

Thanks to advancements in digital technology and the growth of the platform industry, various approaches applying Virtual reality throughout everyday life are appearing as familiar environments. Virtual reality is the technological environment where reality is artificially implemented in a virtual space. Recently it is developing into a trend where even augmented reality and mixed reality is being realized. The present study attempts to help people understand how Virtual reality appears in everyday life as something familiar and examines the issues for Virtual reality from an Christian counseling perspective. The study describes a conceptual understanding of Virtual reality based on literature research. It also examines studies in the field of psychotherapy that apply Virtual reality. And presents issues for Virtual reality from an Christian counseling perspective as well as issues that appear in cases involving a virtual reality therapy approach. Research Results, It reveals how Virtual reality faces issues of values, fiction, perception and experience, immersion from an Christian counseling perspective. The study proposes a necessary discussion from an Christian counseling perspective prior to applying a Virtual reality therapy approach. Virtual reality requires a more in-depth examination and continuing discussion from a Christian counseling perspective. Research must be advanced in way that proves the effects of Christian counseling through the use of actual case studies.