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Telling the Truth to Troubled People

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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."

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.

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.