Christian counsellors can strategically tap into the extensive contemporary empirical research into spiritual resiliency and struggle to forge a framework to further member care and formation. Specifically, six patterns of faith diminishing spiritual struggle have been identified (Divine; Demonic, Moral imperfection, Interpersonal, Doubt, and Ultimate Meaning). Given the pluralistic assumptions of this research, a translation into Christian worldview is offered. Assessment techniques for Christian counsellors to discern these disorienting inner cycles are coupled with recommendations to guide the helping partnership and its formative dialogue.
