2009-09-222009-09-222001Dreyer, Y 2001, 'Verandering en vernuwing in die pastoraat met vroue', Verbum et Ecclesia, vol. 22, no. 1, pp. 43-57. [http://www.journals.co.za/ej/ejour_verbum.html]1609-9982http://hdl.handle.net/2263/11332The aim of the article is to describe and explain the paradigm shift from a modern to a postmodern mindset regarding pastoral counseling with women. Modernistic thinking contributed to the non-identity of women, though more rights were gradually granted to women. The perspective from which theology approached women was still embedded is a premodern biblical mindset. This article elaborates on the hermeneutic of suspicion with the aim to enhancing a more symmetrical pastoral interaction. This symmetry is conducive to authentic communication, genuine respect for women as persons and for their stories. This provides an optimum environment for healing.AfrikaansFaculty of Theology, University of PretoriaModernistic thinkingSymmetrical pastoral interactionClient-centered psychotherapyWomen -- Pastoral counseling ofChurch work with womenPastoral counselingWomen in ChristianityWomen -- Social conditionsArticle