God loves us and wants us to love Him, each other, and ourselves. God never intended anyone to be victimized, and it is important that we love and respect ourselves, holding ourselves in high regard. Domestic violence is sin, and violent interactions break the greatest commandments. Violence is incompatible with love, and that's why it is important to embrace Gods word to find out exactly what it says to us about Gods love. Furthermore, we know the...

So You Want To Be A Counselor is a professional guide for anyone considering a career in professional mental health counseling. It covers every step of the journey from choosing a school and program to earning state licensure to the ongoing responsibilities of a counseling practice. It also covers similar career choices. Whether you're a high school or undergraduate college student or a adult considering a return to school, this book has something...

Many people make a profession of faith and sincerely desire to serve God, but there are struggles and strongholds in their lives, and it appears that there is no way out. Rooted and Grounded can help any person who desires to know and serve God walk through this journey; break free of strongholds, and enjoy all that God has planned for them. Its like drinking multivitamins that will assist in several areas of growth, development, and maturity.

Jill Madenberg draws upon her 20-plus years of counseling experience while her daughter Amanda-a student who just recently went off to college-adds tips and personal stories. Whether you are wondering how to choose high school classes and activities, create a realistic college list, get the most out of a campus visit, or maintain a positive and healthy attitude, Love the Journey to College will help you make educated decisions throughout the process-and...

In 2001, The Voice of the Heart began a steady journey into the lives of those looking for more. Since its initial release, The Voice of the Heart has been handed one friend to another and has helped thousands of people begin to speak the truth of their story and to live more fully from the heart. Chip Dodd invites us to begin to know our hearts so that we better know ourselves and can live fully in relationship with others and, ultimately, with God....

This is a book about truth and wisdom and love. A book that is not for everyone, but is one that gives a great knowing to seekers who want explanations in a most simplistic way of life. It is not meant for those who only abuse life but for those who really know life as a gift. Suzanne takes on the burdon, but not a burdon to her bring to me, and now, I, you a simplistic explanations of the basics of life. You only have to impart yourself to partake....

The book of Proverbs is one of the most informative books of the Bible; however, it is not structurally friendly. Now you can have the vital information contained in this book in a format useful for transforming your mind so that your life will reflect the changes. Use this book in your daily Bible studies and as a tutorial for your children. Once you have been given the knowledge, you can begin following instructions of the Lord. A man's heart plans...

"Contemporary research supports the importance of spirituality for mental health. Counselors, social workers, psychologists and other therapists wonder how to include spirituality in treatment. Mental health training and current treatment models do not equip clinicians to adequately address the topic of spirituality. The Integrated Self presents a model for identifying and assessing spirituality within the client's own life and experience. By operationally...

A clinical psychologist and associate pastor in a large suburban church, author William Backus here provides background information, counseling techniques, terminology and scriptural basis for bringing counseling back into the Church. Integrating both biblical and psychological facts, he shows the reader how to use "Misbelief Therapy" as presented in the bestseller Telling Yourself the Truth in helping Christian counselors show their patients how...

Choosing a mate. Faithfulness. Maintaining healthy communication. Sexual intimacy. Blended families. Forgiving each other. Career and family goals. The challenges of infertility. Disagreements over parenting styles. The stress of money and finances. Aging and retirement. Couples face an enormous variety of challenges over the course of a marriage--including maintaining the marriage itself. Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling Couples is just what...