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De-Stressing for the Holidays New Hope CE Exam For Credit

 
     
 
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November, 2002
Dr. Bill Gaultiere
Director of New Hope & Psychologist with ChristianSoulCare.com
(714) 971-4213,
DrBill@CrystalCathedral.org

If you're taking this class by CE Notes or tape then complete this exam and turn it into Sheila on T-5 or at SheilaS@CrystalCathedal.org in order to receive credit. 

1.   Christmas is the hardest time of the year for some people. F
2.  Relationships are what make the holidays meaningful.  F
3. Squanto is a kind of Indian corn that the pilgrims used.  F
4.     Christmas is about giving presents.  F
5.  Dr. Bill says that two words usher you into God's presence: _______  _______."
6. The little girl who helped perform the song, "Christmas Love" held a letter upside down unintentionally shared the true meaning of Christmas to be: "_____________________________."
7. Dr. Bill says that "Jesus liked to party!"   F
8. 1 Thessaloninas 5:16-18 teaches us to practice the presence of God.  F

A New Hope caller opens her conversation by saying: "I don't want to be with my family at Thanksgiving, but I don't want to be alone either.  My mother is too difficult for me.  What should I do?"

Consider each of the following counselor responses below and to what extent they are helpful or hindering to the caller.  Rate each response by placing a mark on the line.

Early Responses

 9. "But it's Thanksgiving.  That's a time for families."

Hindering __________________________________________ Helpful

10. "It'd be good for you to talk to your mom about this."

Hindering __________________________________________ Helpful

11. "What's stressful for you about being with your mother?"

Hindering __________________________________________ Helpful

12. "I'm sorry the holidays are so hard for you."

Hindering __________________________________________ Helpful

13. "You feel torn between two unpleasant options."

Hindering __________________________________________ Helpful

14. "It seems it's difficult for you to be with your mother."

Hindering __________________________________________ Helpful

15. "What would it be like for you if you did visit with your family?"

Hindering __________________________________________ Helpful

Later Responses

16. "Have you ever had a pleasant holiday with your family?  If so, what made it go well?"

Hindering __________________________________________ Helpful

17. "Why is your mother so difficult?"

Hindering __________________________________________ Helpful

18. "Maybe you could celebrate Thanksgiving with a friend."

Hindering __________________________________________ Helpful

19. "What does God want you to do?"

Hindering __________________________________________ Helpful

 
     
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