Strategic Pastoral Counseling, David G. Benner
Strategic Pastoral Counseling, David G. Benner
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Strategic Pastoral Counseling
A Short-Term Structured Model, 2nd Edition

Author: David G. Benner

Narrator: Rick Adamson

Unabridged: 5 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 08/16/2022


Synopsis

Therapeutic counseling in a Christian context can be highly effective when it maintains narrowly focused goals in a time-limited setting. The details of this proven model of pastoral counseling are described in this practical guide.

This second edition of Strategic Pastoral Counseling has been thoroughly revised and includes two new chapters. Benner includes helpful case studies, a new appendix on contemporary ethical issues, and updated chapter bibliographies. His study will continue to serve clergy and students well as a valued practical handbook on pastoral care and counseling.

About David G. Benner

David G. Benner is an internationally known depth psychologist, transformational coach, and author whose life passion has been helping people walk the human path in a deeply spiritual way and the spiritual path in a deeply human way. His books include Sacred Companions and the other volumes in the Spiritual Journey trilogy, The Gift of Being Yourself and Desiring God's Will.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Dave on March 17, 2023

A really helpful book in offering an approach to pastoral counseling that takes into account the uniqueness this type of counseling has when compared to other types. It will be a reference book for sure.......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer Hall on September 13, 2023

I was pleasantly surprised by this book. It was required reading for a class and I had fairly low expectations as too often Christianity's response to life's struggles is either to blame it on sin and condemn the person or word vomit scripture and comfortless platitudes. Instead, Benner gives a grea......more

Goodreads review by Stephen on April 15, 2019

A helpful structure for pastoral counseling Strategic Pastoral counseling is a very organized and clear approach to pastoral counseling and offers many practical steps for the busy pastor to ensure that life is not consumed with counseling appointments while also being available to do counseling. I......more

Goodreads review by Chad on April 10, 2020

This book gives a good structured model for the pastor to base his counseling ministry off of. I disagree with some points and his suggested use of scripture seems a bit lacking. Also, I found the book to be a little outdated for today. My reason for reading was as a textbook in a basic pastoral cou......more

Goodreads review by Cody on March 16, 2020

This book offers sound, practical advice for engaging in pastoral counseling. The first 100 pages are theory and practical strategies, while the last 50 pages present to case studies. The writing is concise and clear, and the strategies presented are easily adapted to a real ministry setting.......more