Helping Hurting People: A Handbook on Reconciliation-Focused Counseling and Preaching

by Asa R. Sphar III, Argile A. Smith

Overview

This book provides a working solution to the challenge of helping hurting people. A theological foundation for a Reconciliation-Focused Counseling (RFC) model is followed by a description of the procedure for facilitating corrective relational experiences in the lives of clients. Accompanying the model are applications of reconciliation-focused interactions in counseling and preaching situations in which ministers are typically engaged.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761824770
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	12/17/2002
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	308
Product dimensions:	7.34(w) x 8.46(h) x 0.91(d)

About the Author

Asa R. Sphar III, Ph.D., LPC, NCC is Associate Professor of Psychology and Counseling at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Argile A. Smith, Th.D. is Chairman of the Division of Pastoral Ministries at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 List of Figures and Tables Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Acknowledgments Chapter 4 Introduction: The Potential of Reconciliation Chapter 5 Introducing the RFC Model: Reconciliation-Focused Counseling: In Search of a Lasting Foundation: An Overview of the Challenge; A Theology of Emotional and Relational Problems as Revealed in the Creation Story; Reconciliation-Focused Counseling: Chapter 6 Applying the RFC Model: Applying RFC in Pastoral Counseling: Before We Begin; Depression: A Case Study- Barbara; Worry, Anxiety, and Fear: A Case Study- Alex; Marriage Problems: A Case Study- Lori and Tom; Forgiveness: A Case Study- Don and Sandy; P Chapter 7 Conclusion Chapter 8 Appendix Chapter 9 Notes Chapter 10 Bibliography Chapter 11 Index

Editorial Reviews

Expertly enhancing with an extensive number of appendices, notes, bibliography, and a thoroughly 'user friends' index, 'Helping Hurting People' is most especially recommended to the attention of ministers and clergy who engage in marital, family, and pastoral counseling with their parishioners.

Wisconsin Bookwatch

Expertly enhancing with an extensive number of appendices, notes, bibliography, and a thoroughly 'user friends' index, 'Helping Hurting People' is most especially recommended to the attention of ministers and clergy who engage in marital, family, and pastoral counseling with their parishioners.--Wisconsin Bookwatch

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