Counseling and Christianity
Title | Counseling and Christianity PDF eBook |
Author | Stephen P. Greggo |
Publisher | InterVarsity Press |
Pages | 257 |
Release | 2012-08-02 |
Genre | Psychology |
ISBN | 0830863281 |
This book provides a forum for five major perspectives on the interface of Christianity and psychology to display their distinctions in a counseling context. Experts in each approach show how to assess, conceptualize, counsel and offer aftercare to a hypothetical client with a variety of complex issues.
A Theology of Biblical Counseling
Title | A Theology of Biblical Counseling PDF eBook |
Author | Heath Lambert |
Publisher | Zondervan Academic |
Pages | 350 |
Release | 2016-04-05 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0310518172 |
Since the beginning of the biblical counseling movement in 1970, biblical counselors have argued that counseling is a ministry of the Word, just like preaching or missions. As a ministry, counseling must be defined according to sound biblical theology rather than secular principles of psychology. For over four decades, biblical theology has been at the core of the biblical counseling movement. Leaders in biblical counseling have emphasized a commitment to teaching doctrine in their counseling courses out of the conviction that good theology leads to good counseling…and bad theology leads to bad counseling. A Theology of Biblical Counseling is a landmark new book that covers the history of the biblical counseling movement, the core convictions that underlie sound counseling, and practical wisdom for counseling today. Dr. Heath Lambert shows how biblical counseling is rooted in the Scriptures while illustrating the real challenges counselors face today through true stories from the counseling room. A substantive textbook written in accessible language, it is an ideal resource for use in training biblical counselors at colleges, seminaries, and training institutes. In each chapter, doctrine comes to life in real ministry to real people, dramatically demonstrating how theology intersects with the lives of actual counselees.
Psychology and Christianity
Title | Psychology and Christianity PDF eBook |
Author | Eric L. Johnson |
Publisher | InterVarsity Press |
Pages | 321 |
Release | 2009-08-20 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0830876618 |
How are Christians to understand and undertake the discipline of psychology? This question has been of keen interest because of the importance we place on a correct understanding of human nature.This collection of essays edited by Eric Johnson and Stanton Jones offers four different models for the relationship between Christianity and psychology.
Evidence-Based Practices for Christian Counseling and Psychotherapy
Title | Evidence-Based Practices for Christian Counseling and Psychotherapy PDF eBook |
Author | Everett L. Worthington Jr. |
Publisher | InterVarsity Press |
Pages | 355 |
Release | 2013-10-04 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0830864784 |
The essays collected in this volume examine evidence-based approaches to Christian counseling and psychotherapy, exploring treatments for individuals, couples and groups. The book addresses both the advantages and the challenges of this evidence-based approach and concludes with reflections on the future of such treatments.
Biblical Concepts for Christian Counseling
Title | Biblical Concepts for Christian Counseling PDF eBook |
Author | William T. Kirwan |
Publisher | Baker Books |
Pages | 273 |
Release | 1984-10-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1441206256 |
Kirwan not only sounds a clarion call for thorough integration of psychology and theology, he demonstrates that it can be done.
A Theology of Christian Counseling
Title | A Theology of Christian Counseling PDF eBook |
Author | Jay E. Adams |
Publisher | Zondervan |
Pages | 356 |
Release | 2010-08-10 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0310877083 |
Connecting sound biblical doctrine to the practice of effective counseling. Jay E. Adams—vocal advocate of a strictly biblical approach to counseling and author of the highly influential book Competent to Counsel—firmly believes that the Bible itself provides all the principles needed for understanding and engaging in holistic counseling. But in order to bring the practice of counseling—whether by professional therapists or by the church—under biblical guidance, we first have to deepen our understanding of Scripture. A Theology of Christian Counseling is the connection between solid theology (the study of God) and its practical application. Each of its sections are devoted to increasing our understanding of counseling's potential by looking at it through the lens of doctrines such as: Prayer (and the doctrine of God). Human Sin (and the doctrine of Man). Redemption (and the doctrine of Salvation). Forgiveness (and the doctrine of Sanctification). "No counseling system that is based on some other foundation can begin to offer what Christian counseling offers…No matter what the problem is, no matter how greatly sin has abounded, the Christian counselor's stance is struck by the far-more-abounding nature of the grace of Jesus Christ in redemption. What a difference this makes in counseling!" (Jay E. Adams). With this book, you'll gain insight into the rich theological framework that supports and directs your approach to how you help people change.
Counseling and Psychotherapy
Title | Counseling and Psychotherapy PDF eBook |
Author | Siang-Yang Tan |
Publisher | Baker Academic |
Pages | 798 |
Release | 2022-04-19 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1493435078 |
This substantially revised and updated edition of a widely used textbook covers the major approaches to counseling and psychotherapy from a Christian perspective, with hypothetical verbatim transcripts of interventions for each major approach and the latest empirical or research findings on their effectiveness. The second edition covers therapies and techniques that are increasing in use, reduces coverage of techniques that are waning in importance, and includes a discussion of lay counseling. The book presents a Christian approach to counseling and psychotherapy that is Christ-centered, biblically based, and Spirit-filled.