Synopses & Reviews
A pratical, research based "how to" for pastors involved in counselling. The theological context is broad, and applies across denominations. Extensive case examples, sample dialogue and questioning strategies.
Table of Contents
I. COUNSELING AS MINISTRY. 1. The Pastor as Counselor. 2. Four Phases of Counseling.
3. Practical and Ethical Issues.
II. CLARIFICATION: THE ART OF UNDERSTANDING. 4. Not Listening.
5. Listening.
III. FORMULATION: THE ART OF THINKING CLEARLY. 6. Perspectives and Personality Theory.
7. Getting Organized: Four Helpful Questions.
IV. INTERVENTION: MAKING A DIFFERENCE. 8. Building Motivation.
9. Facilitating Choices.
10. Reducing Confusion.
11. Problem-Focused Counseling: Helping People Change.
V. COMMON PROBLEM AREAS. 12. Mood, Grief, and Depression.
13. Suicide.
14. Stress and Anxiety.
15. Anger and Aggression.
16. Addictive Behaviors.
17. Psychoses and Personality Disorders.
18. Relationship Counseling.
VI. TERMINATION: PASTORING AND CONTINUED SUPPORT. 19. Termination and Referral.
20. Building a More Resourceful Community.
21. Pastoral Self-Care.