Temperament Therapy

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 16:20:19 GMT

CREATION - Psalm 139: 12-14 " For as you created my inner most being; you knit me together in my mother's womb, I praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are so wonderful I know that fully well."

We are created in the image and likeness of God.
We are all different and unique.
We think and act differently.
We have different DNA, fingerprints, characters and personalities.

Definitions of Temperamen t

Temperament is the inborn part of the man that determines how he reacts to people, places and things. The BIBLE refers to this as the SOUL of a man, which is comprised of MAN'S INTELLECT, EMOTIONS, AND WILL.

Temperament influences how we interact within our social and cultural environment.
Temperament helps us pinpoint the perception we have of ourselves and the people around us.
It speaks to us concerning our views on life and the world as they relate to the GOD of the SCRIPTURES.
It assists in determining how well we deal with everyday stress and pressure.

I. Character
Is temperament the same as Character? Temperament + Environment= CHARACTER

II. Personality
Is temperament the same as Personality? Temperament + Action= PERSONALITY

What is Temperament Therapy?
Temperament therapy is a therapeutic method developed by Christians for the Christian Community, Pastors, professional counselors, and laity throughout the United States and foreign countries.

How is Temperament Therapy Assessed?
The counselor administers a questionnaire which takes the counselor less than ten minutes to complete. The questionnaire is then processed for analysis.

Reasons for success in counseling using Temperament Therapy

It is a biblically-based system.
It is a therapeutic approach targets the source of the counseled person's problem(s).
it is based on the principle that each individual is uniquely created in the image of God, and therefore will respond to his/her circumstances in a different way.
It is useful in counseling all people.
It helps us know ourselves so we can get to know who God is, how he created us, and we can relate to those around us.

Used in Counseling Marriages
Temperament therapy helps couples to understand the needs of their spouse and how to best meet those needs.

Children
Temperament therapy helps parents and teachers in understanding the inner workings of a child and provides insight into problem areas.

Temperament | How Did God Make You?

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:33:48 GMT

FIVE TYPES OF TEMPERAMENTS

1) CHOLERIC:
Aggressive, task oriented individual who is people friendly. His/Her objective is to GET THE JOB DONE.

Their greatest need is RECOGNITION for what he/she has done. This quest for recognition drives him/her in whatever they are doing.

2) MELANCHOLY:
The thinker, genius prone. An individual who is quiet and prefers to be alone. He/she is able to socialize, but needs
quiet time. He/she is a perfectionist and does everything well.

Their greatest need is to be ENCOURAGED.

3) SANGUINE:
Very people oriented. Very upbeat, optimistic, talkative, and active. NEEDS TO BE AROUND PEOPLE. Does not like
to be alone or isolated.. They are NOT TASK ORIENTED.

Their greatest need is ATTENTION.

4) SUPINE:
The SERVANT of all Temperaments. They will do anything for anyone. They are both PEOPLE AND TASK ORIENTED.

Their greatest need is APPROVAL.

5) PHLEGMATIC:
The DIPLOMAT, easy going, peace at all costs, witty, and a hard to get motivating person. They are very detailed and
can work at tedious jobs for long periods of time without getting bored.

Their greatest need is to be INSPIRED.

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Temperament Therapy

Temperament | How Did God Make You?

FIVE TYPES OF TEMPERAMENTS