The Quick-Reference Guide to Marriage & Family Counseling

Clinton, Dr. Tim; Trent, Dr. John

ISBN 10: 0801072247 / ISBN 13: 9780801072246

Published by Baker Books, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Quick-Reference Guide to Marriage & Family Counseling
• Publisher: Baker Books
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801072247
• ISBN 13: 9780801072246
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

We all know of families or marriages in crisis. When those suffering in such situations turn to us for help, where do we turn? The Quick-Reference Guide to Marriage and Family Counseling provides the answers. It is an A.Z. guide for assisting people helpers pastors, professional counselors, youth workers, and everyday believers to easily access a full array of information to aid them in (formal and informal) counseling situations. Issues addressed by Clinton and Trent include affairs and adultery, communication in marriage, parenting, sibling rivalry, and many more. Each of the forty topics covered follows a helpful eight part outline and identifies: 1) typical symptoms and patterns, 2) definitions and key thoughts, 3) questions to ask, 4) directions for the conversation, 5) action steps, 6) biblical insights, 7) prayer starters, and 8) recommended resources. About the series The Quick-Reference Guides are AZ guides that assist people helpers pastors, professional counselors, youth workers, and everyday believers to easily access a full array of information to aid them in (formal and informal) counseling situations. Each of the forty topics covered follows a helpful eight part outline and identifies: 1) typical symptoms and patterns, 2) definitions and key thoughts, 3) questions to ask, 4) directions for the conversation, 5) action steps, 6) biblical insights, 7) prayer starters, and 8) recommended resources.

About the Author

Tim Clinton (EdD, The College of William and Mary) is president of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), executive director of the Center for Counseling and Family Studies, professor of counseling and pastoral care at Liberty University and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, and a licensed professional counselor. He's the author or editor of 14 books and lives in Virginia

John Trent (PhD, North Central Texas Federation of Colleges and Universities) is president and founder of StrongFamilies.com, a ministry committed to building strong relationships in these stressful times. Trent is a sought-after speaker and has authored or coauthored more than a dozen award-winning and bestselling books, including the million-copy-selling The Blessing. He lives in Arizona.