Giving Counsel: A Minister's Guidebook

by Capps, Donald

• ISBN13: 9780827212473
• ISBN10: 082721247X
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780827212558
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-10-01
• Publisher: Chalice Pr
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Summary

For most ministers, pastoral counseling is a part of daily ministry, whether it is in an office counseling session or in a chance meeting with a parishioner outside the church. Whatever the setting, ministers are often called on to provide counsel and, by virtue of their calling and training, are expected to do so.This "how-to" guide for seminary students and ministers explores the role of the minister as counselor and provides a method for giving counsel. Renowned pastoral care expert Donald Capps equips readers with basic knowledge and skills and helps them to create a framework to ensure that all conversations where counsel is given will be valuable and not harmful to the person involved. Using a "problem-resolving" approach, Capps leads readers through:-- How to Create a Listening Environment-- How to Construct a Conversation-- How to Think Systemically-- How to Interpret Stories-- How to Manage BoundariesGiving Counsel is the perfect resource for seminary students and ministers of all faiths, whether you are beginning your study or looking for a single resource to serve your ministry.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(10)
How to Create a Listening Environment	11	(44)
How to Construct a Conversation	55	(48)
How to Think Systemically	103	(40)
How to Interpret Stories	143	(46)
How to Manage Boundaries	189	(52)
A Final Word	241	(8)
References	249	(6)
Index	255