Christian Counseling : A Comprehensive Guide

Preface ix Suggestions for Using This Book xiii Part 1---Introductory Issues The Changes in Counseling 3(13) The Counselor and Counseling 16(17) The Church and Counseling 33(13) The Community and Counseling 46(17) The Core of Counseling 63(20) The Legal, Ethical, and Moral Issues in Christian Counseling 83(17) The Multicultural Issues in Christian Counseling 100(19) Part 2---Prominent Issues Depression 119(21) Anxiety 140(18) Anger 158(19) Guilt and Forgiveness 177(18) Loneliness 195(18) Part 3---Developmental Issues Childhood 213(21) Adolescence 234(22) Twenties and Thirties 256(19) Forties and Fifties 275(16) The Later Years 291(24) Part 4---Interpersonal Issues Conflict and Relationships 315(24) Sex Apart from Marriage 339(19) Sex Within Marriage 358(18) Homosexuality 376(23) Abuse and Neglect 399(26) Part 5---Identity Issues Inferiority and Self-Esteem 425(16) Physical Illness 441(24) Grief 465(23) Singleness 488(17) Choosing a Marriage Partner 505(18) Part 6---Family Issues Premarital Counseling 523(21) Marriage Issues 544(24) Pregnancy Issues 568(19) Family Issues 587(20) Divorce and Remarriage 607(26) Part 7---Control Issues Mental Disorders 633(23) Alcohol-Related Problems 656(25) Addictions 681(20) Financial Counseling 701(17) Vocational Counseling 718(27) Part 8---Concluding Issues Crises 745(17) Trauma, Terror, and Terrorism 762(19) Other Issues 781(22) Spiritual Issues 803(24) Counseling the Counselor 827(18) Part 9---Future Issues Counseling Waves of the Future 845(20) Notes 865(100) Index 965