Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
A call to action for first responders This book provides a biblical model of helping others as well as an overview of situations one may face when dealing with emotional problems and mental illnesses. Readers will learn what they can do to help someone with various emotional hurts through the extensive lists of sources given by the author as well as explanation of the medical issues involved in various cases. Dr. Moody speaks with a qualified voice to the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs relevant to situation faced in today's society. This book would be an excellent tool to aid those in ministry called upon to serve and to counsel folks facing challenges in life beyond their ability to understand or control.
Synopsis
This book will provide pastors, church leaders, and anyone else attempting to respond to a crisis with tools and knowledge needed to help the hurting through significant issues of life. A Biblical model of helping others is provided along with an overview of situations one may face when dealing with emotional and mental illnesses, grief and loss, addiction and depression just to mention a few. The author provides an extensive list of resources related to each topic including names of professionals in the field as well as website addresses. The book includes explanation of medical terms and an index of drugs used to treat people in various situation. Dr. Edward Moody speaks with a qualified voice to the subjects covered providing a useful tool to anyone faced with helping people through difficult times.