Religious counselling Books

Western culture is so open about sex that problems of any type in this area are regularly minimized or scoffed at, even by professionals. Unbroken Love: Overcoming Sexual Dysfunction in a Christian Marriage tackles the challenging subject of painful...

Do you feel weighed down by shame and regret, unable to break free from the chains of your past mistakes?Tony Caiazza, Evangelist and itinerant speaker of Luis Palau Global Network of Evangelists, is here to help you unlock your full potential and become...

Moving forward in hope may seem out of reach, but it's not impossible. As we walk our journey of a loved one identifying as LGBTQ+, we have a choice to make. We either invite God into our pain and allow Him to minister to us, or we push Him aside...

In this inspirational book, Pastor Dustin Wright demonstrates how Jesus exemplified many worthy characteristics for us to emulate. The devotional instruction summarizes the life of Jesus into ten familiar topics in a condensed manner. Among them are:...

Many Vietnam veterans felt and, in fact, still feel rejected by their God and the church and betrayed by their nation and even their families. Using themes from Dietrich Bonhoeffer's theology, Uwe Siemon-Netto explores the veterans' situation and argues...

This groundbreaking book-written specifically for community rabbis and religious counselors-reflects the wisdom of seasoned professionals, who provide clear guidelines and sensible strategies for effective rabbinic counseling.

Larry VandeCreek, DMin, the author of A Research Primer for Pastoral Care and Counseling (now Part One of the current volume), is the retired Assistant Director in the Department of Pastoral Care, University Hospitals of The Ohio State University,...

Marriage and the Counsel of God is the product of over twenty-two years of biblical study and pastoral counseling. The text and accompanying workbook have proven themselves an effective means of preparing couples for marriage, of supporting those already...

A Soul-full poetic journey through the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Poet, Lynn Russo, through her own struggle with alcohol, having hit rock bottom and entering into recovery invites the reader into a lifelong dalliance with the twelve steps of...

L'Uomo Appostolico: Istruito Nella Sua Vocazione Al Confessionario (1773) di Bergamo, Gaetano-Maria Da ����� un libro che si concentra sulla formazione degli uomini nella loro vocazione al confessionario. Il libro si basa sulla convinzione che il...

One woman's story of how to move from victim to victor over childhood trauma, violence and abuse! A muse read for those in pastoral and Christian Counseling ministry.A step-by-step guide to emotional healing and deliverance.

Art Inside Out, or AIO for short, is a twelve-lesson, self-directed art program with insights for a positive life. The original AIO consisted of in-person classes and has been used extensively in the Oregon State Correctional Institute as well as nursing...

The Role of a University Chaplain"Campus Faith: The Role of a University Chaplain" by Dr. Maxwell Shimba is a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted role that chaplains play within the dynamic environment of higher education. This book delves into...

The Essential Guide to Hospice Chaplaincy "Hospice Chaplaincy" by Dr. Maxwell Shimba is a comprehensive guide that delves deeply into the multifaceted role of hospice chaplains. This book serves as both a practical handbook and an inspirational text for...

Police ChaplaincyPolice Chaplaincy by Dr. Maxwell Shimba is a profound exploration of the unique and vital role that police chaplains play in supporting law enforcement officers, their families, and the broader community. The book delves into the...

Military ChaplaincyMilitary Chaplaincy by Dr. Maxwell Shimba is a comprehensive examination of the multifaceted role of chaplains within the armed forces. The book delves into the historical origins of military chaplaincy, tracing its roots from ancient...

From five years old, Abbie didn't know who she was supposed to be. To deal with her lack of identity she turned to self-harm, using it as a form of control. Eventually she began the painstaking process of stopping her behavior and discovering who she was...

'I'm looking for the words and writing for those who can't imagine the words.'Mark Meynell articulates a heart pain that most of us simply couldn't express. He connects strongly and immediately with fellow cave-dwellers.'All who read this will feel...

· How do we deal wisely, intelligently and compassionately with those who suffer from mental illness?· Can we really make a difference if we aren't professionals?· Is it possible to discern between bad behaviour due to illness and that caused by...

Adoption is often framed by happy narratives, but many adoptees struggle with unaddressed trauma. Narrating his own and other adoptees' complex stories, counselor Cameron Lee Small unpacks the history of adoption and the church's influence, helping...

There is an institution uniquely positioned to help to global mental health crisis: the church. In this encouraging roadmap, psychologists James Sells and Amy Trout and journalist Heather Sells call clinicians, students, and educators to combine the...

Dive into the mystery of the Anointing and the Anointing Oil and unravel the mysteries that the Bible reveals about this ancient use. Search for the hidden treasures about the deep and profound meaning of the Anointing and discover a God Who longs to...

A Comprehensive Reference Tool For:• those who suffer in their own personal struggle with sexual sin and brokenness.• those with a calling to professional or lay counseling, ministry, or pastoral leadership.• those who want to...

This book is aimed at Christian believers who are suffering from anxiety. By purchasing this book and choosing to work through it, you are demonstrating a willingness to bring your anxiety issues to the LORD and to let His timeless truth and wisdom heal...

Hundreds of books have been written to help sex and porn addicts get started with overcoming unwanted sexual behaviors. Though these resources can be helpful, generations of addicts have struggled to find the missing piece: a practical guide on how to...

This book identifies and analyses the forms, causes and potential treatments of religious abuse.

As a believer in God are you prepared for suffering and grief that will come your way? After the death of my beloved wife in 2018, I started searching for resources to provide some guidance on how to cope with the intense grief that comes with being a...

This story is about a boy from the coast of Maine who started out hunting, fishing, playing sports, and wanting to be liked by everyone. At an early age, family dysfunction turned his world upside down. To be accepted and to block out the pain of home...

The need to take the spiritual experience during illness into account is part of a broader trend in Western societies-a fascination with the practical uses of spirituality and its contribution to individual wellbeing, whether through a religious or a...

Bobbie DavidSon is and shall continue to overcome the odds of Stage Four Ovarian Cancer. Her husband, Dr. Steven DavidSon is the nation's foremost Christ-based Counselor, and leader of the nation's largest stand-alone virtual church, Amazing Things The...

This pioneering new book will provide a much-needed resource for those dedicated to the holy work of healing and comfort-giving in the field of chaplaincy. Kol Halev: A Jewish Chaplain's Handbook, is a thoughtful collection of prayers, meditations, and...

How are you feeling?  How are you being?  How are you doing?This is a book of conversations to consider thinking better about yourself while you’re at work helping, serving and caring for others. Your feelings, your emotions, how you...

Do you associate religion and spirituality with guilt, shame, or abuse?  Uncover the dark power of toxic spirituality and its lingering influence on your life... and learn how to heal from it and access a new intimacy with yourself and a renewed,...

You’ve discovered that your spouse has sexually betrayed you. It feels like a searing knife has pierced your soul and you struggle to catch your breath. Your mind is spinning and you’re in a fog. One thing stands clear – your life as...

This 52-week workbook is built around 52 topics that are central to any solid recovery. With each weekly topic there are seven readings and one compelling exercise. Dr. Denison combines the training he has received with a Master’s Degree in...

Theological education has historically placed a strong emphasis on Scripture as the source of principle and practice for ministry. However, when it comes to the arena of counseling, this has largely not been the case. Focusing on the significant...

When the organization and structure of the church in America was altered in the early 1900s to meet modern demands, the role of the pastorate became more specialized to adapt to the burdens of the new, ""efficient"" structure. In 1920, Gaines Dobbins...

The quick facts are these: Alzheimer's Disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and is the only cause of death in the top ten in America that cannot be prevented, slowed, or cured. In 2015, dementias cost our nation an estimated...

We humans are capable of great relationships. That is, we are capable of grand WE-hood. This is our heritage, though it is often unclaimed. In this book, we explore this heritage, not merely by theorizing about it, but rather by presenting several actual...

The Book "Other Than Honorable" is a real life testimony about the horrors of Sexual Immorality in the United States Military. The True Life "Short Shorties" or Short Stories in the book will give the reader an overall reality of how terrible this...

Most pastors, especially coming out of the pandemic, are trying to find ways to engage their culture and reach young families. What if there was a way for pastors and churches to get in front of young couples and engage them regularly? What if young...

I'm Not Supposed to Be Here. But God, an autobiographical life's journey, by Dr. Barbara "Mom" Bean, is a naked testimonial, and prescription for victory with God's help.It is a reality that life is difficult, as it is a hard schoolmaster because it...

The greatest crisis is being separated from Christ. In the constant swirl of human suffering, the church has long wrestled with appropriate responses. As crises come and go, the need for the church's theological, missiological, and practical readiness...

How does oppression manifest itself in the structures and systems of society? What are the psychological and theological issues surrounding the phenomena of a tortured self-identity and diminished self-esteem? Through the study of King's life and...

Coming Out through Fire is for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons who seek to move through the trauma of homophobia with the passion and power of transformation. It is also for pastors, therapists, and other helping professionals who seek to...

Brain research is opening up our understanding of not only what role the different areas of our brain play in making decisions or in recognizing the faces of those we love, but even in experiencing God. As a pastoral theologian and counselor, Hogue...

Do you have a son, daughter, or loved one who is struggling with addictions or mental illness? If so, it is an unwanted journey where the struggles are massive and the questions penetratingYet there is hope-and it is found in God. This book is written as...