The Popular Encyclopedia of Christian Counseling

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Retail Price: 26.99
Release Date: September 2011
Page Count: 576
Size: 6 x 9
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 978-0-7369-4356-7
Case Lot Quantity: 12

An Indispensable Tool for Helping People with Their Problems

Seasoned counselors and professors Tim Clinton and Ron Hawkins provide a landmark reference that offers a capstone definition of the emerging profession and ministry of the Christian counselor. Appropriate for professional counselors, lay counselors, pastors, students, and teachers, it includes nearly 300 entries by nearly 100 top Christian counselors. At approximately 500 pages, this practical guide focuses on functional aspects of Christian counseling and explores such important topics as…

Christian counseling as a profession, ministry, and lay ministry
Spiritual and theological roots
Social, emotional, and relational issues
Skills and essentials in Christian helping
Ethical and legal considerations
Intake, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
Premarital counseling, family therapy, and substance abuse

Counselors will also find up-to-date information on solution-based brief therapy, cognitive therapy and biblical truth, and trauma and crisis intervention. An essential resource for maintaining a broad and up-to-date perspective on helping others.

Tim Clinton

Tim Clinton, EdD, is president of the nearly 50,000-member American Association of Christian Counselors. He is professor of counseling and pastoral care at Liberty University and executive director of its Center for Counseling and Family Studies. Licensed as a professional counselor and marriage and family therapist, Tim has written or edited 13 books, including Turn Your Life Around.

Ron Hawkins

Ron Hawkins, EdD, is a licensed professional counselor and serves on the executive board of the American Association of Christian Counselors. He is professor of counseling as well as the vice-provost of distance learning and graduate studies at Liberty University and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also the coauthor of Quick-Reference Guide to Biblical Counseling.

A Word from the Author

“It was a delight to bring together some of the world’s most highly respected Academics, Clinicians and Bible Scholars to help deliver The Popular Encyclopedia of Christian Counseling. Without question this book delivers a rich, robust text that is clinically excellent and Biblically solid. Being able to co-edit and author this work with Dr. Ron Hawkins, whom I regard as a spiritual father, was a real joy.

“May God encourage your heart and expand your helping ministry as you serve those who desperately need the emotional freedom and spiritual vibrancy that a personal relationship with Jesus Christ can bring.”
—Tim Clinton, author of The Popular Encyclopedia of Christian Counseling

Editorial Reviews

“As a social worker, I value this book so much! I believe anyone who works with people, should own this book. This is a resource that I would never get rid of. I highly recommend this!”
—SarahSmithStorm.blogspot.com

“…I feel this is an excellent tool and help for anyone doing any kind of Christian counseling. I would highly recommend it to anyone doing counseling on any level.”
—ThoughtsofaSojourner.blogspot.com

“Whether you are a professional counselor or just someone interested in helping others, this book is beneficial to those seeking information to help people who are experiencing any one (or multiple) of the wide variety of issues discussed.”
—ChristinaJonasKennedy.com

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