The Pastoral Counseling Handbook: A Guide to Helping the Hurting

by Ruth Hetzendorfer

Overview

Healing from past wounds requires hard work. It involves effectively examining of an individual's past, as well as remaining conscientious of the changes in his or her present behavior, thinking, and spiritual life. But what if, after all of that listening and examining, you still don't know what to say, what to do, or where to start? The Pastoral Counseling Handbook offers the much needed message of hope for the hurting and for those who desire to help them. Based on the healing work of Christ, author Ruth Hetzendorfer uses her personal experience of years of counseling to provide the steps and ideas to help you gain understanding and wisdom, and more effectively counsel others.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780834130777
Publisher:	Nazarene Publishing House
Publication date:	04/15/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

RUTH HETZENDORFER is a teacher and counselor in both the academic and church settings. She has a master of arts degree in counseling and a doctorate in education with an emphasis in counseling. Ruth has published articles in several pastor's journals on practical helps for hurting people. She resides in California.

Table of Contents

Dedication 6

Introduction 7

Part I The Helping Process 17

1 The Power of Listening and the Stages of Helping 19

Part II Most Common Roots 33

2 Root of Rejection 35

3 Root of Unforgiveness 49

4 Root of Pride 61

5 Root of Perfectionism 71

6 Root of Rebellion 83

7 Root of Sexual Abuse 93

8 Root of Dysfunction 109

Part III Most Common (Negative) Fruits 123

9 Fruit of Depression 125

10 Fruit of Anxiety (Worry and Fear) 135

11 Fruit of Low Self-Esteem 143

12 Fruit of Anger 153

13 Fruit of Shame and Guilt 163

Part IV Common Problems 175

14 Grief and Loss 177

15 Divorce 187

16 Affairs 201

17 Stepparenting 213

18 Sexual Addiction 223

Part V Supplemental Topics 237

19 Engagement 239

20 Marital Helps 253

21 Legal and Ethical Issues 269

22 Supplements 277

Bibliography 285