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This proven guide in pastoral counseling has been extensively expanded and revised by the author to include recent developments and research, new resources, and attention to newly urgent needs such as AIDS, eating disorders, homosexuality, and violence. Written with clarity and sensitivity, this volume builds on biblical foundations and the best resources of professional psychology. It reflects the insights the author has gained from many years of Christian counseling. #xD;New Sections include: #xD; #xD; The Legal, Ethical and Moral Issues in Counseling #xD; The Multicultural, Multiracial Issues in Counseling #xD; Conflict and Relationships #xD; Dealing with Death and Grief #xD; Alcoholism and Other Substance Abuse #xD; Crises and Trauma #xD; Counseling and Terrorism

Gary R. Collins is Distinguished Professor at Psychological Studies Institute in Atlanta

Preface	p. ix
Suggestions for Using This Book	p. xiii
Introductory Issues
The Changes in Counseling	p. 3
The Counselor and Counseling	p. 16
The Church and Counseling	p. 33
The Community and Counseling	p. 46
The Core of Counseling	p. 63
The Legal Ethical, and Moral Issues in Christian Counseling	p. 83
The Multicultural Issues in Christian Counseling	p. 100
Prominent Issues
Depression	p. 119
Anxiety	p. 140
Anger	p. 158
Guilt and Forgiveness	p. 177
Loneliness	p. 195
Developmental Issues
Childhood	p. 213
Adolescence	p. 234
Twenties and Thirties	p. 256
Forties and Fifties	p. 275
The Later Years	p. 291
Interpersonal Issues
Conflict and Relationships	p. 315
Sex Apart from Marriage	p. 339
Sex Within Marriage	p. 358
Homosexuality	p. 376
Abuse and Neglect	p. 399
Identity Issues
Inferiority and Self-Esteem	p. 425
Physical Illness	p. 441
Grief	p. 465
Singleness	p. 488
Choosing a Marriage Partner	p. 595
Family Issues
Premarital Counseling	p. 523
Marriage Issues	p. 544
Pregnancy Issues	p. 568
Family Issues	p. 587
Divorce and Remarriage	p. 607
Control Issues
Mental Disorders	p. 633
Alcohol-Related Problems	p. 656
Addictions	p. 681
Financial Counseling	p. 701
Vocational Counseling	p. 718
Concluding Issues
Crises	p. 745
Trauma, Terror, and Terrorism	p. 752
Other Issues	p. 781
Spiritual Issues	p. 803
Counseling the Counselor	p. 827
Future Issues
Counseling Waves of the Future	p. 845
Notes	p. 865
Index	p. 965
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Christian Counseling : A Comprehensive Guide

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