Christian Counseling

This book introduces the foundations of a distinctively Christian approach to counseling.Christians who counsel counselors who are Christian--what is the difference? What makes Christian counseling distinctive from secular counseling approaches? In this book Malony and Augsburger introduce the substance and method including family systems methodology of Christian counseling as a major voice. The book also includes how to do a faith assessment; how to collaborate consult and refer; the centrality of Christ in the counseling process; how to address issues of sexual and cultural diversity with sensitivity; and the destiny of Christian counseling. H. Newton Malony Ph.D. is Senior Professor at the Graduate School of Psychology Fuller Theological Seminary Pasadena California.David W. Augsburger Ph.D. is Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling Fuller Theological Seminary Pasadena California