This substantially revised and updated edition of a widely used textbook covers the major approaches to counseling and psychotherapy from a Christian perspective, with hypothetical transcripts of interventions for each major approach and the latest empirical or research findings on their effectiveness. The second edition covers therapies and techniques that are increasing in use and includes a discussion of lay counseling. The book presents a Christian approach to counseling and psychotherapy that is Christ-centered, biblically based, and Spirit-filled.

About the Author
Siang-Yang Tan (PhD, McGill University) is senior professor of clinical psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary, senior pastor emeritus of First Evangelical Church Glendale in Southern California, and the author of numerous books, including Lay Counseling, Shepherding God's People, and Coping with Depression. He is a licensed psychologist and a fellow of the American Psychological Association. Tan currently serves as spiritual director of the American Association of Christian Counselors.


Book Information
ISBN 9781540962904
Author Siang-yang Tan
Format Hardback
Page Count 592
Imprint Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
Publisher Baker Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 1122g
Dimensions(mm) 242mm * 187mm * 35mm