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1. Ask Anything

   A Pastoral Theology of Inquiry

   By Richard L Dayringer, Richard P Olson

   Know how to answer those most-asked questions—by using a scriptural perspectiveThe search for answers remains a valuable catalyst for the growth of personal faith. Ask Anything: A Pastoral Theology of Inquiry provides a fresh approach to answering questions of personal growth, facing problems...

   Published March 7th 2006 by Routledge
2. Training Guide for Visiting the Sick

   More Than a Social Call

   By Richard L Dayringer, William G Justice

   Understand the basic practical aspects of pastoral care—and make your visit to the sick meaningful for both of you! Training Guide for Visiting the Sick: More Than a Social Call is a useful handbook from a Christian perspective that provides the common sense and not-so-common answers to your...

   Published September 27th 2005 by Routledge
3. The Image of God and the Psychology of Religion

   By Richard L Dayringer, David Oler

   What are the implications of a client’s image of God?Improve your confidence—and your practice skills—by enhancing your knowledge of how individuals are likely to perceive God, and of how those perceptions impact the way they function as human beings. Theologians have long...

   Published June 5th 2005 by Routledge
4. Becoming a Forgiving Person

   A Pastoral Perspective

   By Richard L Dayringer, Henry Close

   Don’t let hurt feelings cause undue harm—learn to make use of the healing power of forgiveness! Charting different paths through feelings of betrayal, oppression, and humiliation, this compassionate book will help you understand forgiveness, find it within yourself, and pass this...

   Published April 6th 2004 by Routledge
5. Transforming Shame

   A Pastoral Response

   By Rev Jill Mcnish, Richard L Dayringer

   Explore shame's revelatory and transformative potential within Christianity and the Church Learn to understand shame to allow for positive change in your clients and parishioners. This book explores psychological, spiritual, and theological aspects of shame and shame's transformative potential. It...

   Published March 31st 2004 by Routledge
6. A Pastoral Counselor's Model for Wellness in the Workplace

   Psychergonomics

   By Robert L Menz, Richard L Dayringer

   From the author: If this information helps the professional caregiver, it will help the employee; if it helps the employee, it will help the company! A Pastoral Counselor's Model for Wellness in the Workplace: Psychergonomics takes the concept of ergonomics beyond physical and environmental...

   Published September 23rd 2003 by Routledge
7. International Perspectives on Pastoral Counseling

   By Richard L Dayringer

   Gain fresh perspectives on pastoral care and counseling from international experts!This informative book will show you how pastoral care and counseling are viewed and practiced in Africa, India, Korea, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Central America, South America, Germany, and the United Kingdom. You’...

   Published November 5th 2002 by Routledge
8. Pastoral Care and Counseling in Sexual Diversity

   By Richard L Dayringer, H Newton Malony

   Learn to reach out to these hidden Christians! Offering a wide variety of points of view from the welcoming to the traditional, Pastoral Care and Counseling in Sexual Diversity addresses one of the crucial issues facing the church in these shifting times. Pastors of all Christian churches, whatever...

   Published January 20th 2002 by Routledge
9. A Theology for Pastoral Psychotherapy

   God's Play in Sacred Spaces

   By Brian Grant, Richard L Dayringer

   The role of the pastoral psychotherapist requires balance between the individual, the community, and God. Are you ready to take on this challenge?This unique book examines the role of pastoral psychotherapy as it relates to the individual, the community, and God, and describes the process of...

   Published September 20th 2001 by Routledge
10. Life Cycle

    Psychological and Theological Perceptions

    By Richard L Dayringer

    Understand the spiritual and psychological stages of human life!Life Cycle: Psychological and Theological Perceptions provides professors and students of religion, pastoral counselors, and parents with a description of human personality development from birth to death from both psychological and...

    Published January 18th 2000 by Routledge