Christian Counseling By Gary R. Collins

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.

New Sections include:

- The Legal, Ethical and Moral Issues in Counseling.

- The Multicultural, Multiracial Issues in Counseling.

- Conflict and Relationships.

- Dealing with Death and Grief.

- Alcoholism and Other Substance Abuse.

- Crises and Trauma.

- Counseling and Terrorism.

This book has everything a Christian Counselor would want to know and need to learn in counseling clients, with a blend of biblical principles and psychological training. It is an outstanding book, incorporating years of experiences and practical studies with methodology that has been proven by both the American Psychological Association and the American Association of Christian Counselors to benefit the client and counselor. Highly recommended to church counselors and professional clinical workers.

About the Author

Dr. Gary R. Collins is a licensed psychologist with a Ph.D in clinical psychology from Purdue University. His other books include "The Magnificent Mind", "How to Be a People Helper", and "Can You Trust Psychology?"