Skills for Effective Counseling

by Sbanotto, Elisabeth A. Nesbit; Gingrich, Heather Davediuk; Gingrich, Fred C.

• ISBN13: 9780830828609
• ISBN10: 0830828605
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781514015001
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780830893478
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2016-10-14
• Publisher: Ivp Academic
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About This Book

Skills for Effective Counseling: A Faith-Based Integration

ISBN: 9780830828609

About the Book

"Skills for Effective Counseling: A Faith-Based Integration" is a comprehensive textbook designed for students and professionals in the helping professions. This book provides a biblically integrated approach to foundational counseling skills, training readers to use specific microskills such as perceiving, attending, validating emotion, and empathic connection. The text is suitable for both beginning students and seasoned practitioners, making it an invaluable resource for anyone looking to develop effective communication skills in their professional or ministry settings.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by professional counselors, spiritual directors, pastoral counselors, chaplains, and other individuals in the helping professions. It is also beneficial for students in graduate and undergraduate programs in counseling, as well as laypeople seeking to enhance their counseling skills.

History and Editions

The book has been a trusted resource for over two decades, with the current edition providing updated information on multicultural counseling, biblical/theological applications, and current research related to microskills. The text includes sample session dialogues, role plays, and various in-class and out-of-class exercises that engage different learning styles. The book has been strategically interwoven with special topics such as diagnostic and theoretical implications, clinical tips for using skills in real-world counseling settings, and the relevance of specific microskills to interpersonal relationships and broader ministry settings.

Author and Other Works

Elisabeth A. Nesbit Sbanotto, Heather Davediuk Gingrich, and Fred C. Gingrich are the authors of "Skills for Effective Counseling: A Faith-Based Integration." Elisabeth A. Nesbit Sbanotto is known for her expertise in integrating faith-based principles into counseling practices. Heather Davediuk Gingrich and Fred C. Gingrich contribute to the book's comprehensive coverage of foundational counseling skills.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780830828609
• eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9780830893478
• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9780830828609
• Rent: Various rental durations available from different retailers

Publication Details

• Publisher: InterVarsity Press (IVP)
• Publication Date: 2016
• Number of Pages: 486
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• The book is available in multiple formats to suit different needs, including hardcover, paperback, and eTextbook editions.
• The eTextbook edition provides built-in study tools like highlights and read-aloud features, making it accessible anytime and anywhere.
• The book is strategically designed to meet the latest CACREP Standards, making it a valuable resource for instructors teaching within CACREP-accredited professional counseling programs.

Related ISBNs:

• 9780830893478 (eTextbook)
• 9780830828609 (Hardcover and Paperback)
• 9780830893478 (eTextbook)

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