Dr. Larry Crabb proposes a counseling model to help us connect more deeply with others. The model is called SoulTalk and he lays it out in a five step dance lesson. Tired of superficial communication Dr. Crabb developed the SoulTalk approach, where God will connect us with the deepest struggles, desires and dreams of those around us.

Dr. Crabb leads the counselor through the steps of SoulTalk via a five- step dance metaphor. The first step is to Think Beneath, is this person more aware of his/her desire for blessings or desire for God? Then, Think Vision, what would this person’s life be like if they were pursuing God, more than his blessings.

When we let go of our own self-obsession and have a true desire to care for the person in front of us we are Thinking Passion. Thinking Story occurs when the counselor hears the hidden story directing a person away from God in order to find meaning. Think Movement is having an awareness for the need to move toward brokenness. Being able to articulate repentance, trust and a celebration of a person’s true self.

Educational Objectives

• Posses a greater awareness of the SoulTalk model
• Have increased his or her sensitivity to listening at a deeper level
• More readily discern the difference between religion and spirituality
• Have an increased awareness of the self-centeredness which sabotages progress
• Have greater curiosity for a person’s story

Syllabus / Course Instructions

• The Course consists of reading the selected book, successfully completing an online posttest and filling out a course evaluation.
• The book is not included. It must be purchased separately. We have supplied a link to Amazon.com for your convenience.
• Purchasing your course will give you access to both a printable copy of the test and an online version. Print the test to use as a companion as you read the book and answer the questions.
• You cannot exit the online test once you begin, so have your answers available.

Additional Resources On This Site for CE

• The Intimate Mystery: Creating Strength and Beauty in Your Marriage
  by Dan B. Allender and Tremper Longman III: 5 CE Credits
• Bold Love
  by Dr. Dan Allender and Dr. Tremper Longman III: 12 CE Credits
• Door of Hope: Recovery from Sexual Abuse
  by Jan Frank: 8 CE Credits
• Healing Path
  by Dan B. Allender, Ph.D.: 8 CE Credits
• To Be Told: Know Your Story, Shape Your Future
  by Dr. Dan Allender: 7 CE Credits
• Boundaries in Marriage
  Henry Cloud, Ph.D. and John Townsend, Ph.D.: 11 CE Credits

Additional Resources Not On This Site

• Larrry Crabb, PhD - www.newwayministries.org,
• Inside Out, Understanding People and Connecting - Larry Crabb: NavPress, 1998, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Bio: Larry Crabb, PhD

Dr. Larry Crabb is a well-known psychologist, author, seminar speaker and Bible teacher. Dr. Crabb has written many best-selling books and he is the founder and director of New Way Ministries. He serves as a Spiritual Director for the American Association of Christian Counselors and he is Scholar in Residence of Colorado Christian University.