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BiblioFile Books for Counseling the Broken

Baker Encyclopedia of Psychology & Counseling, Second Edition

edited by David G. Benner and Peter C. Hill (Baker, 1999)

This encyclopedia is a comprehensive treasure chest of psychological definitions, conditions, and references. Spanning nearly 1,300 pages, the Baker Encyclopedia utilizes a host of Christian professionals to compile an exhaustive resource for mental health and pastoral care.

Care of Souls

by David G. Benner (Baker,1998)

Benner offers an historical analysis and a practical guide to nurturing the soul, an often misunderstood place that he describes as “the meeting point of the psychological and the spiritual.”

The Safest Place on Earth

by Larry Crabb (Word, 1999)

Crabb envisions a spiritual community of interconnected relationships where people feel safe enough to relinquish their facades and share their brokenness. In this book he explains why the church must adopt this vision if it is to become a place of healing.

Called to Counsel

by John R. Cheydleur, Ph.D., ACSW (Tyndale House, 1999)

This practical handbook teaches 58 basic counseling skills from a faith-based perspective. No advanced degree is necessary to glean helpful technique.

Soulcraft

by Douglas D. Webster (InterVarsity, 1999)

Probing into the depths of communion with God, Webster explores the power of relationships in forming our identity and in molding our spirit.

—Drew Zahn

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