Dr. David Powlison responds to the question "who or what is the primary change agent in therapy?"

You probably speak 20,000 words a day, give or take, and each one influences those who listen. No wonder God has so much to say about our words. We are all counselors, whether we realize it or not!

Speaking Truth in Love is a blueprint for communication that strengthens community in Christ. The principles outlined in this pivotal work are specific to counseling, yet extend to marriage, family, friendship, business, and the church.

* Have you ever wondered how to be a more effective counselor?
* Have you ever looked for a better way to talk

Dr. Ed Welch talks about a fundamental way to help people in everyday conversations.

A couple of months ago, Robyn Huck wrote a piece for this blog about Skype counseling (see "Counseling in the Age of Technology"). I thought she did a great job of highlighting some of the liabilities and subtle challenges that Skype presents to fostering honest and intimate relationships. Her cautions are well taken.

As we continue to learn how to use Skype well, I thought I would share a few reflections about how the challenges have actually been a blessing in disguise as it pushes us to creative solutions. In fact, I have found the lessons of Skype counseling beginning to influence the counseling I do without a computer screen. Here are some thoughts on how we are learning to structure Skype counseling and what that is teaching me about counseling in general.