The Quick-Reference Guide to Counseling Women
Overview
Women have unique needs and unique problems that require understanding, empathy, and direction from their pastors and counselors. For anyone who is called to counsel women, The Quick-Reference Guide to Counseling Women will be a welcome guide to bring hope, life, and freedom to women in need.
This A–Z guide gives pastors, professional counselors, and lay helpers the information they need to help female church members, clients, and friends work through their spiritual and emotional issues.
- Discusses topics such as sexuality, pregnancy, and infertility
- Addresses conflict and stress
- Provides insight on emotional and physical abuse
Top Highlights
“Biblical submission to one’s husband should be understood in its proper context. It doesn’t mean that the man is above his wife in some hierarchy. A husband is commanded to love his wife as Christ loves His bride, the church. This kind of unselfish love is the exact opposite of domination, control, or fear. It is servanthood, sacrifice, and putting the other’s needs first.” (Page 251)
“Depression is ‘a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity” (Page 82)
“Stop making excuses for your abuser or yourself and face the reality of the situation.” (Page 126)
“Help the woman to step back from the daily grind of life and evaluate her commitments. Ask her why she is doing the things she’s doing and if she is content with her life now. Until a woman sees the need to change her life, she won’t likely be willing to make changes.” (Page 251)
“6 percent because of potential health problems regarding either the mother or child” (Page 18)
The most comprehensive, cutting-edge resource to date on addressing the real issues women face.
—Stormie Omartian, author
I’m so grateful for this resource. The Quick-Reference Guide to Counseling Women will assist you in working with women on their healing journey.
—Jennifer Rothschild, author and speaker, Jennifer Rothschild Ministries
Whether you work in women’s ministry, lay counseling, or professional counseling, you’ll want to have this book on hand. It will become one of your most often-used resources.
—Carol Kent, speaker and author
Diane Langberg is a practicing psychologists whose clinical expertise includes 35 years of working with trauma survivors and clergy. She is the director of Diane Langberg, PhD & Associates, a group practice in suburban Philadelphia, and an adjunct professor of practical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary.
Tim Clinton is the president of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), executive director of the Center for Counseling and Family Studies, professor of counseling and pastoral care at Liberty University and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, and a licensed professional counselor. He’s the author or editor of 14 books including Caring for People God’s Way.