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CouPle tHerAPy

978-0-8308-2857-9, $35.00

Following the successful Hope-Focused Marriage Coun-seling, Jennifer S. Ripley and Everett L. Worthing-ton Jr. have written a new book that expands and deepens the theoretical approach while providing new practical interventions for couple counseling.

“This book is packed full of research, insights and over seventy-five new counseling and coaching techniques. A must for every licensed therapist, pastoral counselor, marriage coach, lay counselor and graduate student!”

—Tim Clinton, president, American Association of Christian Counselors

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underStAnding gender dySPHoriA

Mark A. Yarhouse offers a Christian perspective of transgender identity that eschews simplistic answers, engages the latest research and listens to people’s stories, challenging Christians to rise above the poli-tics and come alongside individuals navigating these issues.

“With his unique combination of Christian evangelical theological sophistication, clini-cal sensitivity and compassion, and scientific acumen and mastery, Yarhouse establishes in this compelling book why he is the most important voice reflecting on the complex challenges of sexuality today.”

—Stanton L. Jones, provost and professor of

psy-chology, Wheaton College

CHriStiAn CounSeling etHiCS (SeCond edition)

Editor Randolph K. Sanders assembles a team of scholar-practitioners to forge a comprehensive ethical approach to Christian counseling. Christian psychotherapists, pastors and others in the counseling profession will find here a fully updated resource for a wide array of contemporary ethical issues and clinical scenarios.

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modern PSyCHotHerAPieS (SeCond edition)

Stanton L. Jones and Richard E. Butman present an updated edition of their comprehensive appraisal of modern psycho-therapies. With new chapters on preventative intervention strategies and the person of the Christian psychotherapist, Modern Psychotherapies remains an indispensable tool for thera-pists and students.

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modern PSyCHoPAtHologieS

Mark A. Yarhouse, Richard E. Butman and Barrett W. McRay offer this companion volume to Modern Psychother-apies, addressing students and mental health professionals who want to sort through contemporary secular under-standings of psychopathology in relationship to a Christian worldview.

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CounSeling And CHriStiAnity

This book provides a forum for five major perspectives on the interface of Christianity and psychology to display their distinctions in a counseling context. Experts in each approach show how to assess, conceptualize, counsel and offer aftercare to a hypothetical client with a variety of complex issues.

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CHriStiAnity & PSyCHoAnAlySiS

The past thirty years have seen a theoretical and clini-cal renaissance in psychoanalysis, as well as a flourishing of Christian engagement in psychology and anthropol-ogy. These essays present a fresh integration of Christian thought and psychoanalytic theory, opening up new ways of thinking about the rich mosaic of human experience.

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eVidenCe-BASed PrACtiCeS for CHriStiAn

CounSeling And PSyCHotHerAPy

978-0-8308-4027-4, $30.00

These essays examine evidence-based approaches to Chris-tian counseling and psychotherapy, exploring treatments for individuals, couples and groups. Addressing both advantages and challenges of an evidence-based approach, this book concludes with reflections on the future of such treatments.

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SoCiAl PSyCHology in CHriStiAn PerSPeCtiVe

Angela M. Sabates offers a well-researched social psychol-ogy textbook that highlights Christian contributions to a wide range of questions from the dynamics of persuasion to the social psychology of violence.

integrAtiVe PSyCHotHerAPy

Mark R. McMinn and Clark D. Campbell present a new integrative model of psychotherapy that is grounded in Christian biblical and theological teaching and that engages contemporary psychology. Includes theoretical analysis and also practical guidance for the practitioner.

tHeology for Better CounSeling

Seeking an adequate response to the “theological disequi-librium” 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 practitioners create new pathways between theology and therapy.

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integrAting fAitH And PSyCHology

Twelve notable psychologists relate their journeys as Chris-tians who entered the field of psychology. They provide personal reflections on their spiritual, personal and profes-sional journeys of interrelating their faith and profession. These stories inform, inspire and encourage us, especially those who are in the caregiving professions.

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PSyCHology & CHriStiAnity (SeCond edition)

How are Christians to understand and undertake the dis-cipline of psychology? This question has been of keen interest because of the importance we place on a correct understanding of human nature. This collection of essays edited by Eric L. Johnson offers five different models for the relationship between Christianity and psychology.

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CHriStiAnity And deVeloPmentAl PSyCHoPAtHology

Since its origin in the early 1980s, developmental psycho- pathology has become one of the most significant frame-works for child clinical psychology. This volume of essays explores this framework from an integrative Christian view-point, combining theory, empirical research and theology to explore a holistic understanding of children’s development.

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tHe CroSS And genderCide

Violence against women and girls is a human rights epi-demic that affects millions of lives around the world. In this groundbreaking study, Elizabeth Gerhardt proposes a holis-tic theology of the cross as the basis for a propheholis-tic response by the church to a problem that is not only moral and ethi-cal, but also confessional.

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SexuAlity & Sex tHerAPy

The field of human sexuality is one of ever-increasing com-plexity, particularly for Christian therapists and psycholo-gists. Mark A. Yarhouse and Erica S. N. Tan offer a survey and appraisal of this field from a Christian perspective, which grounds sex therapy in the biblical affirmation of physicality and the redemptive purposes of human life.

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Bringing Sex into foCuS

In a culture that exploits sex in everything from advertising to climbing the corporate ladder, it’s easy to lose sight of the true purpose and place of sexuality. Philosopher and ethi-cist Caroline J. Simon identifies six “lenses” through which people understand sex and sexuality, and provides clarity for developing a holistic, biblical sexual ethic.

tHe end of SexuAl identity

Anthropologist Jenell Williams Paris argues that the Chris-tian tradition holds a distinct vision for sexuality without sexual identity categories. She shows how this Christian framework accounts for complex postmodern realities and addresses problems with common Christian and cultural understandings of heterosexuality and homosexuality.

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AutHentiC HumAn SexuAlity (SeCond edition)

Judith K. Balswick and Jack O. Balswick investigate how hu-man sexuality originates both biologically and socially, lay groundwork for a normative Christian interpretation of sex-uality, show how authentic sexuality is necessarily grounded in relationships, and explore forms of “inauthentic sexuality” such as sexual harassment, pornography and rape.

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Sin And grACe in CHriStiAn CounSeling

Pitfalls in Christian counseling include either emphasizing sin at the expense of grace or grace at the expense of sin. Mark R. McMinn seeks to overcome these exaggerations and enable all those in the helping professions to see the proper understanding and place of both sin and God’s grace in the Christian counseling process.

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fAmily tHerAPieS

978-0-8308-2805-0, $38.00

Mark A. Yarhouse and James N. Sells survey various approaches to family therapy through a Christian worldview lens and take up a number of issues in psychotherapy. Call-ing for an integrated approach of “responsible eclecticism,” they conclude with a vision for Christian family therapy.

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CounSeling CouPleS in ConfliCt

How do you counsel a couple that is already heading for divorce by the time they seek help? Building on the research presented in their previous book Family Therapies, Mark A. Yarhouse and James N. Sells have developed a resource to train pastors and counselors in restoring high-conflict rela-tionships.

A model for mArriAge

Jack O. Balswick and Judith K. Balswick offer a vision of marriage that is both profoundly spiritual and thoroughly practical. Drawing insight from Christian theology and from social science research, they bring together their years of teaching, writing and being married to each other to share wisdom for facing the challenge of marriage in the twenty-first century.

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HoPe-foCuSed mArriAge CounSeling (SeCond edition)

Everett L. Worthington Jr. offers a comprehensive manual for assisting couples over common rough spots and through serious problems in a manner that is compassionate, effective and brief. His hope-focused (rather than problem- focused) approach enables couples to see that change is pos-sible and gives them a new outlook on the future.

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mArriAge CounSeling

Everett L. Worthington Jr. provides a model for short-term marriage counseling that is biblical, practical and compas-sionate. Valuable evaluations of five other major approaches (psychoanalytic, systems, behavioral, cognitive and Chris-tian) are included in an appendix.

reStoring tHe SHAttered Self

Heather Davediuk Gingrich applies years of counseling experience to the sensitive task of treating complex traumatic stress disorder (CTSD). Writing for pastors and counselors, Gingrich integrates current trauma therapy research with Christian priorities such as prayer and spiritual warfare.

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foundAtionS for Soul CAre

Eric L. Johnson offers a new framework for the care of souls that is comprehensive in scope, yet flows from a Christian un-derstanding of human beings—what amounts to a distinctly Christian version of psychology. This book is a must-read for any serious Christian teacher, student or practitioner in the field of psychology or counseling.

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mindS, BrAinS, SoulS And godS

In this hypothetical correspondence, Malcolm Jeeves urges Christian students to enter the brave new world of neuro-science ready to have their faith examined and their experi-ences of God put to the test. When we do this, he argues, being mindful of oversimplifications as we go, the integra-tion of Christianity and psychology becomes possible.

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Suffering And tHe SeArCH for meAning

Suffering is a deeply personal problem, prompting us to ask, why is this happening to me? Guiding readers through the seven most significant theodicies, Richard Rice uses theory and personal stories to help us form a response to suffering that is both intellectually satisfying and personally authentic.

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trouBled mindS

978-0-8308-4304-6, $16.00

Reflecting on the confusion, shame and grief brought on by her mother’s schizophrenia, Amy Simpson provides a bracing look at the social and physical realities of mental illness. Reminding us that people with mental illness are our neighbors and our brothers and sisters in Christ, she explores new possibilities for the church to minister to this stigmatized group.

“Amy Simpson gives deep insight into the pain of mental illness for those affected and those who love them. I count this a must-read for those of us in church leadership.”

—Karen Miller, “The 2014 Leadership Book Awards,” Leadership Journal, Winter 2014

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tHe Soul of SHAme

978-0-8308-4433-3, $22.00 Available September 2015

Whether we realize it or not, shame affects every aspect of our lives. But God is telling a different story. Psychiatrist Curt Thompson unpacks the soul of shame, revealing its ubiquitous nature and neuro-biological roots while providing the theological and practical tools necessary to dismantle shame. Em-brace healing and wholeness as you find freedom from the negative messages that bind you.

“Dr. Curt Thompson’s training in psychiatry and medicine and his love and commitment to the life and spirit of Jesus uniquely qualify him both to diagnose and treat the ailment while pointing us to the one and only source of true life. Every individual who suffers under the weight of shame will benefit from this important book.”

—Gayle D. Beebe, president, Westmont College

AnxiouS

978-0-8308-4314-5, $15.00

Millions of people in our society, even Christians, are fran-tic with worry. But we are called to live with joy and con-tentment, trusting God with the present and the future. Amy Simpson shares with us that worry is a spiritual prob-lem, which ultimately cannot be overcome with sheer will power—its solution is rooted entirely in who God is.

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tHe relAtionAl Soul

We are made by and for relationship with God and others, even discovering and developing our God-given identity through relational connection. Bringing together the study of psychology and spiritual formation, counselor Richard Plass and spiritual director James Cofield highlight how a conscious relationship with the Trinity can transform our self-awareness and our connection with other people.

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wHen life goeS dArk

Psychiatrist and theologian Richard Winter explores the complex issues surrounding depression. He sorts through scientific research, dispels common misunderstandings and looks at how biblical characters experienced despair. Here is help for all those who find themselves, loved ones or those they counsel vulnerable to depression.

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PreVenting SuiCide

Many pastors, chaplains and pastoral counselors play a vital role as agents of hope to people who are struggling, but most of them feel overwhelmed and unprepared to prevent suicides. Informed by her work as a psychologist, Karen Mason’s guide to suicide prevention is an essential resource for proactive pastors.

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grieVing A SuiCide

978-0-8308-2318-5, $16.00

After his father’s death by suicide, Albert Y. Hsu wrestled with the intense emotional and spiritual questions sur-rounding suicide. While acknowledging that there are no easy answers, Hsu draws on the resources of the Christian faith to point suicide survivors to the God who offers com-fort in our grief and hope for the future.

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redeeming Sex

978-0-8308-3639-0, $16.00

Nothing has exposed the gap between the church and the broader society quite like the volatile topics of sexuality, relationships, identities, orientations and even gender. With a pastor’s heart and a missiologist’s mind, Debra Hirsch helps us discover a holistic, biblical vision of sex and gender that honors God and offers good news to the world.

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emBrACing tHe Body

What is God trying to do through your skin and bones? Spiritual director Tara M. Owens invites you to listen to your thoughts about your body in a way that draws you closer to God, exploring how your spirituality is intimately tied to your physicality. Your body is not an inconvenience— it is a place where you can meet the Holy in a new way.

wired for intimACy

Neuroscientist and researcher William M. Struthers explains how pornography affects the male brain and what we can do about it. Exposing false assumptions, casting a vision for a redeemed masculinity and offering insights for both mar-ried and single men alike, this book offers hope for freedom from pornography and sanctification in our bodies.

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tHingS your motHer neVer told you

Why aren’t Christian women talking about sex? In this frank exploration of all aspects of what it means to be a sexual being created by God, psychologist Kim Gaines Eckert explores myths about female sexuality that we have absorbed from both popular culture and distorted religious teaching.

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no StoneS

978-0-8308-3740-3, $20.00

Marnie C. Ferree offers a unique resource for women strug-gling with sexual addiction. Written by a counselor who understands the condition from the inside out, No Stones offers practical help for those battling sexual addiction and for the pastors, Christian counselors and therapists who want to come alongside women as they seek help.

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unBurdened

978-0-8308-4432-6, $15.00 Available September 2015

As a Christian leader, the question is not whether you strug-gle with sexual integrity, but how you strugstrug-gle. Counselor Michael Todd Wilson understands sexual sin and tempta-tion and provides honest, grace-filled counsel from years spent helping men experience hope and transformation.

Are you wAiting for “tHe one”?

Does God want to write your love story? Maybe not! Margaret Kim Peterson and Dwight N. Peterson help us sort out the difference between how our culture often depicts marriage and how Christians really should approach this particular gift of God to all humanity. Christian marriage is far deeper and stronger than a romantic fairy tale—it reflects the kind of love God has for us in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

wHAt your Body knowS ABout god

978-0-8308-3677-2, $16.00

Scientists are now discovering ways that our bodies are designed to connect with God. Award-winning journalist Rob Moll explores the fascinating ways in which our brains and bodies interact with God and spiritual realities, using neuro-science to show how our brains actually change and adapt when engaged in spiritual practices.

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tHe god-SHAPed BrAin

Timothy R. Jennings, one of America’s top psychiatrists, reveals how our brains and bodies thrive when we have a healthy understanding of who God is. Exposing how dif-ferent God concepts affect the brain difdif-ferently, Jennings forges surprising new connections between neuroscience, health and right belief.

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diSunity in CHriSt

Despite Jesus’ prayer that all Christians “be one,” divisions have been epidemic in the body of Christ. Social psycholo-gist Christena Cleveland helps us learn the hidden reasons behind conflict and divisions, the unseen dynamics at work that tend to separate us from others. Here are the tools we need to build bridges.

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tABle in tHe dArkneSS

Self-critical thoughts drove Lee Wolfe Blum to an eating disorder, addictive behaviors and clinical depression. But drawing strength from psychological, physiological and spir-itual sources, she found her voice again. If you or someone you love has been at this dark table, you will find her spiritual journey enlightening and encouraging.

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forgiVing And reConCiling

Combining insights from his professional research and per-sonal experience, Everett L. Worthington Jr. shows what it takes (intellectually, emotionally, spiritually and relationally) to achieve forgiveness and reconciliation. In this revised and updated edition of Five Steps to Forgiveness, Worthington pro-vides a wealth of clinically proven tools and exercises for moving toward forgiveness.

no PlACe for ABuSe (reViSed)

In this thoroughly revised and updated edition, Catherine Clark Kroeger and Nancy Nason-Clark share with readers a further ten years of experience in listening to the voices of women from around the world and especially those in the church who have experienced domestic violence or sexual abuse. They help us hear their cries and find concrete ways to respond so that no home will be a place of abuse.

diSASter miniStry HAndBook

978-0-8308-4122-6, $19.00

Is your church prepared to respond if natural disaster or human tragedy strikes your community? Jamie D. Aten and David M. Boan, codirectors of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute, provide this practical guide for disaster prepared-ness, filled with resources for emergency planning, crisis management and best practices for local congregations.

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