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by Timothy Foster (Author)
Whether you are a professional counselor meeting with a troubled couple or a layperson comforting a grieving friend, counseling is something you may find yourself called to do at times. From his years of experience as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Timothy Foster has distilled the basics of what to do and how to do it in this practical guide. In addition to offering sample counseling dialogues, explaining a variety of verbal and nonverbal techniques, and candidly discussing how to avoid harmful entanglements, Foster gives advice on: -Counseling dos and don'ts -Helping people who are depressed -Understanding how emotions work -Solving marital difficulties -Dealing with grief -Helping people confront themselves -And much more 'The Handbook of Christian Counseling' is an essential reference you will want to keep on hand for easily accessible answers when others turn to you in their time of need.
Author Biography
Dr. Tim Foster is a psychologist with over twenty-five years experience. He has worked in a Christian psychiatric hospital, a private practice in psychology, and has done crisis intervention with police officers. A lecturer on mental health, emotional intelligence, Psychology, and Christianity, he has a particular interest in counselor education for the lay counselor, including pastors' wives, Christian school and Sunday School teachers, youth workers, and campus evangelists. He has taught counseling methods at the college and seminary levels. His other books include Dare to Lead, How to Deal with Depression, You and God, and The Abba Relationship.
