There are countless Christian Counseling courses, tutorials, articles available online, but for some, having a book is still a necessity to learn. This is an up-to-date list of recommended books.
- Christian Counseling: A Comprehensive Guide (2006)
- Christian Counseling Ethics: A Handbook for Psychologists, Therapists and Pastors (Christian Association for Psychological Studies Books) (2013)
- Evidence-Based Practices for Christian Counseling and Psychotherapy (Christian Association for Psychological Studies Books) (2013)
- Theology of Christian Counseling, A (1986)
- Skills for Effective Counseling: A Faith-Based Integration (Christian Association for Psychological Studies Books) (2016)
- Biblical Concepts for Christian Counseling: A Case for Integrating Psychology and Theology (1984)
- The Biblical Basis of Christian Counseling for People Helpers: Relating the Basic Teachings of Scripture to People’s Problems (Pilgrimage Growth Guide) (1997)
- Sin and Grace in Christian Counseling: An Integrative Paradigm (2008)
- Christian Counseling Casebook (2007)
- Hacia Una Sicología Pastoral Para Los Años 2000 (1996)
- Introduction to Psychology and Counseling: Christian Perspectives and Applications (2010)
- Marriage Counseling: A Christian Approach to Counseling Couples (1993)
Christian Counseling: A Comprehensive Guide (2006)
This proven guide in pastoral counseling has been extensively expanded and revised by the author to include recent developments and research, new resources, and attention to newly urgent needs such as AIDS, eating disorders, homosexuality, and violence.
Christian Counseling Ethics: A Handbook for Psychologists, Therapists and Pastors (Christian Association for Psychological Studies Books) (2013)
“For the clients who see us in counseling . . . theological purity will make little difference if we do not practice with ethical integrity.” Randolph K. Sanders, from chapter one The work of psychotherapy and counseling is full of ethical challenges and dilemmas.
Evidence-Based Practices for Christian Counseling and Psychotherapy (Christian Association for Psychological Studies Books) (2013)
Are Christian treatments as effective as secular treatments? What is the evidence to support its success? Christians engaged in the fields of psychology, psychotherapy and counseling are living in a unique moment. Over the last couple decades, these fields have grown more and more open to religious belief and religion-accommodative therapies.
Theology of Christian Counseling, A (1986)
A Theology of Christian Counseling connects biblical doctrine with practical living. Salvation, that central concern of Protestant theology, is often too narrowly defined. It is thought of as “being saved from the consequences of sin.” But God is doing much more. He is making something new out of the old sinful nature. He is, in Christ, making new creatures. “No counseling system that is based on some other foundation can begin to offer what Christian counseling offers. . . .
Skills for Effective Counseling: A Faith-Based Integration (Christian Association for Psychological Studies Books) (2016)
Anyone in a helping profession―including professional counselors, spiritual directors, pastoral counselors, chaplains and others―needs to develop effective communication skills. But learning these skills is like learning a new language: it takes time and practice to communicate effectively, and lack of practice can lead to the loss of one’s ability to use this new language.
Biblical Concepts for Christian Counseling: A Case for Integrating Psychology and Theology (1984)
Kirwan not only sounds a clarion call for thorough integration of psychology and theology, he demonstrates that it can be done. #239,716 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #661 in Christianity (Books) #461 in Christian Pastoral Counseling #10574 in Psychology & Counseling Would you like to ?If you are a seller for this product, would you like to ?
The Biblical Basis of Christian Counseling for People Helpers: Relating the Basic Teachings of Scripture to People’s Problems (Pilgrimage Growth Guide) (1997)
Almost anyone with a desire to help others can be a people helper, but often those Christians who feel most called to counsel are unsure of how to use the Bible to ease another person’s problems. This book will guide you to a practical, working knowledge of Scripture, the character of God, and the basics of the Christian faith―the core of what Christian counselors must know to be truly effective in helping others.
Sin and Grace in Christian Counseling: An Integrative Paradigm (2008)
Sin. Grace. Christian Counseling. How do these fit together? In Christian theology sin and grace are intrinsically interconnected. Teacher and counselor Mark McMinn believes that Christian counseling, then, must also take account of both human sin and God’s grace. For both sin and grace are distorted whenever one is emphasized without the other.
Christian Counseling Casebook (2007)
This companion to the third edition of Christian Counseling will help readers apply their knowledge to real cases. It presents stories that illustrate the material that is discussed abstractly in Christian Counseling.
Hacia Una Sicología Pastoral Para Los Años 2000 (1996)
El desarrollo sicologico del ser humano en los aspectos de alma, mente y cuerpo. #6,938,649 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #48991 in Christian Evangelism (Books) #12373 in Christian Pastoral Resources (Books) #40774 in Medical General Psychology Would you like to ?If you are a seller for this product, would you like to ?
Introduction to Psychology and Counseling: Christian Perspectives and Applications (2010)
This standard Christian introduction to psychology has been refined, updated, and reorganized with more information on counseling and ministry applications. A great reference tool for any pastor!
Marriage Counseling: A Christian Approach to Counseling Couples (1993)
Marriages are in trouble today. That is clear. Effective mothods of combating this trend are less evident. Counselors, pastors and social workers need more than mere theories or mere moralizing. They need a practical and comprehensive model for understanding couples and their problems. They need a throughly Christian perspective that is biblical, compassionate and human.
Best Christian Counseling Books That You Need
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Christian and Faith-based Counseling for Brain Injury: Techniques for Survivors and Families
Author(s): Deana Adams
ID: 3418602, Publisher: Routledge, Year: 2022, Size: 5 Mb, Format: pdf
Counseling and Psychotherapy: A Christian Perspective
Author(s): Siang-Yang Tan
ID: 3434470, Publisher: Baker Academic, Year: 2022, Size: 4 Mb, Format: epub
Treating Trauma in Christian Counseling
Author(s): Heather Davediuk Gingrich, Fred C. Gingrich
ID: 2230263, Publisher: IVP Academic, Year: 2017, Size: 2 Mb, Format: epub
Please note that this booklist is not final. Some books are really best-sellers according to Chicago Tribune, others are composed by unknown writers. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant books you could recommend? Leave a comment if you have any feedback on the list.