Telling the Truth to Troubled People [Paperback]

William Backus (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1985

Counselors are taught, step-by-step, how to apply "Misbelief Therapy" to overcome patients' psychological and emotional problems.

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About the Author

Dr. William Backus is founder of the Center for Christian Psychological Services, and an ordained clergyman in the Lutheran church. He is also a licensed Consulting Psychologist. He has a master's degree in theology from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Minnesota.



Dr. Backus has conducted follow-up studies of his clients, which show a 95 percent improvement rate, compared to a 67 percent success rate for other methods of therapy. The difference, Dr. Backus says, is "the truth of God as revealed in the Word."



In addition, he serves as an assistant pastor on the staff of North Heights Lutheran Church, Roseville, Minnesota, where he has founded and directed a lay-staffed free counseling clinic. He and his wife live in Minnesota.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (March 1, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087123811X
• ISBN-13: 978-0871238115
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #717,388 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

William D. Backus was founder of the Center for Christian Psychological Services, a licensed consulting psychologist, and an ordained minister. Dr. Backus passed away in June 2005.

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Help for Helpers, January 7, 2001

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Elizabeth Larimer (Klamath Falls, Or USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Telling the Truth to Troubled People (Paperback)

Reading this book changed the way I minister to troubled people - myself included. It is the best blend of the Truths of Scriptures and the discoveries of the discipline of Psychology I have ever read. Begining with "so you want to be a counselor," moving to how believing lies hurts all of us, and ending with solid information on the realities of mental illness and the need for medical as well as psychological and spiritual help, this book offers practical information and usable applications which do not compromise on Scriptual truths. It's about time that fundamental Christians stop being afraid of the findings of modern psychology and realize that the truths of Scripture are being discovered to be just that TRUTHS. "Telling the Truth to Troubled People" paves the way for incorportating the truths found in scripture with the documentation found in psychology. A MUST read for anyone who finds themselves in the counseling position - whether a "professional" or "the one everyone comes to."

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not What I Thought, But Still Good, January 12, 2009

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K. Lewis (Corona, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Telling the Truth to Troubled People (Paperback)

I had purchased the two prior titles to this one, "Telling Yourself the Truth" and "Telling the Truth to Others" and found them very good. I purchased this one, and while still good information, it is more for counselors that for self help. If you are planning to become a counselor or counsel members at your church it is a valuable resource.

5.0 out of 5 stars As good as a textbook, November 23, 2011

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This review is from: Telling the Truth to Troubled People (Paperback)

I am taking a training to be a lay counselor and this is the required book for he class. Great insights and tips. Obviously it will not teach how to be a counselor, but it has a lot of good techniques and explanations of psychological terms. I have learned a lot so far and I am not even half way trhough!
I really recommend this book for anyone persuing the ministry of counseling or just to learn christian psychology techniques.