You may have to Search all our reviewed books and magazines, click the sign up button below to create a free account.
How can Christians become more loving family members? How can they care for each other most effectively? Designed both for families and for counselors, Christian Marriage and Family is a complete guide to family caregiving. John Patton and Brian H. Childs discuss common problem that arise in various types of families and show how these problems can be resolved successfully. Among the issues covered: The problems of singleness Preparing for marriage or remarriage Living as a couple in a one-generation household Living in a nuclear family of two or more generations Dealing with divorce Living in a blended family
Pastoral counseling is unique, and John Patton, widely known practitioner and teacher, explains that uniqueness in the context of other forms of therapy available. He then determines what pastoral counseling is and how it is done. His theory focuses on the centrality of the pastoral relationship, reclaiming pastoral counseling as a legitimate ministry of the church. He shows that the pastoral relationship is common to both the generalist and the specialist in counseling and explains how his concept of "relational humanness" is the norm for Christian pastoral counseling. The accountability of the pastoral counselor in regard to the story of Jesus, in terms of his/her role and function as minister, and in relation to the community (the church which ordains and the peers in ministry) is discussed. How to structure a pastoral counseling interview, how to determine the unit of care, and how healing occurs in pastoral counseling are all important facets of this excellent book. Case studies, an index, and notes are included.
His most creative book yet...clear, concise, and accessible to a wide audience...The procedures suggested would redeem many clinical pastoral education groups from stereotyped ruts. --Wayne E. Oates Senior Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Louisville Sheds light on how students of pastoral care appropriate theology meaningfully. --James M. Gustafson Henry R. Luce Professor of Humanities and Comparative Studies Emory University
How can Christians become more loving family members? How can they care for each other most effectively?Designed both for families and for counselors,Caring For Our Generationsis a complete guide to family caregiving. John Patton and Brian H. Childs discuss common problems that arise in various types of families and show how these problems can be resolved successfully.Among the issues covered:The problems of singlenessPreparing for marriage or remarriageLiving as a couple in a one-generation householdLiving in a nuclear family of two or more generationsDealing with divorceLiving in a blended family
None
John Patton (ca.b.1749), of Scottish lineage, immigrated from Ireland to Pennsylvania about 1765 and died in Carter County, Tennessee. Descendants lived in Tennessee, North Carolina, Kentucky, Nebraska, Utah and elsewhere.