The Biblical Basis of Christian Counseling for People Helpers: Relating the Basic Teachings of Scripture to People's Problems (Pilgrimage Growth Guide)

The Biblical Basis of Christian Counseling for People Helpers, by Gary Collins, is a practical theological guide with a focus on theology’s impact on counseling. According to the author, the reason for this book is that, although there are many books on psychology or psychotherapy, there were relatively few that come from a Christian worldview and even fewer that focus on how God’s Word should affect the counsel we give.Although this book leans a bit heavier on theology than on counseling, I think Collins did a fantastic job at blending the two and doing so in a way that is both well reasoned and for the most part does not stretch the bible citations out of context.One downside, however, is the length of the chapters are a bit long. I often found that it would take me one and a half to two hours to finish a chapter. However, they were usually well worth the effort.Overall, I recommend this book for understanding the importance of worldview in relation to the general practice of counseling. More specifically, I recommend it for Christians who want to know how to bring God’s Word into the counseling setting.

This book is really insightful! I would recommend this book to Pastors, Christian Counselors, Caregivers, ANYONE that needs to understand more from a Christian view point. I understand everyone has their doctrines, their was 1 point I would disagree on a bit, but other than that, the book is worth reading!

I just can not say enough good things about all of Gary R. Collin's book's they are all so very helpful in learning how to relate to hurting people.I recommend all of his books on Christian Counseling to anyone who has the calling to help the hurting ones and a strong desire to do that. Wanda

Well written and worth having.

I like the book

This is a very much needed teaching manual for this time and age when too few Christian Clergy are even READY to give an answer to those in pain, sorrow, or sin they can't seem to break. The Bible has every answer to every problem for every one, every day. Excellent resource

This book is so awesome and it is a great text for my students. It gives all of my students reasons to search for more and to really want to put the information to use.

I am still reading this book, but it is one of the best in this area. I find it honest, direct and very helpful in the course for which it was recommended. Christian Counselors in particular should find it very helpful, but all counselors would benefit from reading this.

This was a required textbook but it was easy to read and I think it has key information regarding Christian counselling.

It is exactly what I wanted