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For sexual minority students on Christian college campuses, faith and sexuality can feel in acute tension. Yarhouse, Dean, Stratton, and Lastoria draw on their decades of experience to bring us a longitudinal study into what sexual minorities experience, hope for, and benefit from. Rich with both quantitative and qualitative data, here is an unprecedented opportunity to listen to sexual minorities in their own words.
Seeking an adequate response to the "theological disequilibrium" of many of her patients, Virginia Todd Holeman set out to explore the connections between theology and the practice of counseling. Her "trinitarian reflections" will help students and practictioners create new pathways between theology and therapy.
When people encounter a crisis, they often turn to ministry leaders, who may feel unprepared to guide them. In this tool kit for pastors, Christian leaders with unique expertise provide evidence-based insights and practical suggestions on challenges affecting marriages, children, and teens, equipping ministers to help families find hope.
"A leading Christian psychologist and researcher answers questions about same-sex relationships and sexual identity with clarity and empathy"--Provided by publisher.
This guidebook is designed to increase readers’ personal resilience, self-acceptance, and growth from minority stress. Readers are encouraged to clarify their beliefs and improve their relationship with themselves to develop self-awareness, self-value, and self-direction. Conflicts can be resolved as readers develop knowledge of themselves and others and consider resilient ways of experiencing sexual and/or gender diversity. The LGBTQIA+ Peacemaking Book Project offers two guidebooks, Feel Secure in Yourself and Relate to Others with Confidence, and twelve e-resources self-published by each set of chapter coauthors. The chapter coauthors are scholars, clinicians, and/or community leaders, ...
The Wisdom You Need on One of the Hardest Issues of Our Day As gender identity, transgender experiences, and emerging gender identities continue to be normalized and celebrated, many parents are left struggling with what to think about these issues--let alone how to talk to their children about them. The leading Christian expert on LGBTQ+ concerns, Dr. Mark Yarhouse has spent years counseling and teaching on these issues. In this biblical, practical guide, he offers parents wisdom and answers to their biggest questions about gender, equipping you to · critically engage gender theory from a Christian view · initiate honest, informative dialogues with your kids · model biblical conviction with civility and compassion · recognize early signs of gender dysphoria · navigate relationships with those who identify differently Gender identity is a defining issue in our children's generation. This practical guide is your go-to resource for reliable, kingdom responses on these critical topics.
In Seasons of Waiting, Barb Hill, a licensed professional counselor, invites you to find hope in life's seasons of waiting, an experience that touches everyone. Whether you're waiting for a spouse, a baby, a career, physical or emotional healing, or the restoration of a relationship, the feelings of tension and pain resonate with us. They expose what we believe, challenge our patience, refine our character, and confront where we've placed our hope. Since the process of waiting ebbs and flows, these 52 devotions poetically follow the rhythm of each season and unite the world of faith and mental health to offer hope no matter what season you're in. Let Seasons of Waiting provide you with the courage you need to wait well, and the confidence that God's timing is perfect!
The emergence of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have awakened society and encouraged women to find their voice and claim back their power. Contending with a host of difficult issues that demand psychological strength - in this crucial book, prominent psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker Amy Morin gives women the techniques to build mental muscle in 13 steps. Delving into critical issues like sexism, social media, social comparison, and social pressure, Amy offers thoughtful, intelligent advice, practical tips, and specific strategies; combining them with her personal experiences, stories from former patients, and both well-known and untold examples from women from across in...