The Popular Encyclopedia of Christian Counseling

The Popular Encyclopedia of Christian Counseling

An Indispensable Tool for Helping People with Their Problems

By: Tim Clinton, Ron Hawkins

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Release Date: September 2011
Page Count: 576
Size: 6 x 9
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 978-0-7369-4356-7
Case Lot Quantity: 16

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.

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.

About the Authors

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...
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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...
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