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Giving Counsel: A Minister's Guidebook Paperback – November 1, 2001

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For most ministers, pastoral counseling is a part of daily ministry, whether it is in an office counseling session or in a chance meeting with a parishioner outside the church. Whatever the setting, ministers are often called on to provide counsel and, by virtue of their calling and training, are expected to do so. This "how-to" guide for seminary students and ministers explores the role of the minister as counselor and provides a method for giving counsel. Renowned pastoral care expert Donald Capps equips readers with basic knowledge and skills and helps them to create a framework to ensure that all conversations where counsel is given will be valuable and not harmful to the person involved. Using a "problem-resolving" approach, Capps leads readers through: -- How to Create a Listening Environment -- How to Construct a Conversation -- How to Think Systemically -- How to Interpret Stories -- How to Manage Boundaries Giving Counsel is the perfect resource for seminary students and ministers of all faiths, whether you are beginning your study or looking for a single resource to serve your ministry.
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Donald Capps is Princeton Theological Seminary's William Harte Felmeth Professor of Pastoral Theology and an ordained minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. He is the author of numerous books, including Jesus: A Psychological Biography, Fragile Connections, and Giving Counsel from Chalice Press.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chalice Press; 16570th edition (November 1, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 082721247X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0827212473
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.05 x 0.69 x 9.1 inches
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Donna Alves
5.0 out of 5 stars Great practical counseling advice
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2015
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Great practical counseling advice. It teaches you what to say, what not to say, and why. (The beginning of the book comes across very "intellectual," but don't be deterred by that as the chapters gets easier and more practical as you go.) Good examples are also given to help you apply in your everyday sessions.
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5.0 out of 5 stars You Delivered What You Promised
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I am currently taking online classes; and, this book was required. I received my book on the earliest estimated delivery date. It was in perfect condition-NEW! I will definitely continue to purchase from Amazon; and, I am recommending their business to my family and friends. Thank you!!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
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The book is an interesting read. I really enjoyed reading the book and found the information very useful in life today.
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J. Fisher
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Start
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The book breaks down the complexity of the practice of a "minister giving counsel" into basic concepts and steps which make counseling easy to understand. It illuminates the types of questions to ask and how to ask them. It introduces basic concepts of family dynamics and explains how it is sometimes more effective to offer counseling to an entire family rather than to just one individual member. Counseling is about developing better communication skills and entertaining more choices in how people respond to the inevitable problems of life. If this is the first book you read on the subject of counseling, it offers a solid foundation to build upon.
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J. Sandor Cheka III
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Pastoral Counseling book
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2007
This is the best bare bones approach to pastoral counseling on the market. It is straight forward and easy to understand. It is practical and applicable. I must read for all pastors or ministers who even do the tiniest bit of counseling
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Wasn't my choice to buy this. Needed it for a class assignment. Was cheaper to buy than to try to track down on an inter-library loan. A bit dated but good background if anybody needs a primer on Christian counseling.
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Good educational tool.
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