Introduction to Psychology and Counseling: Christian Perspectives and Applications

About this book

This standard introduction to psychology and counseling offers an explanation of classic theory and a holistic Christian view of humanity and counseling. The book includes over one hundred "spotlights" (brief essays featuring persons ideas and applications relevant to Christian counseling) copious illustrations a glossary explaining technical terms and thorough indexes. The text organized according to the way introductory counseling courses are taught serves as a helpful reference tool of enduring value. Subject areas include: personality classic psychological theory the biological basis of behavior emotions and motivation memory cognition self-concept child and adult development sensation and perception social psychology individual and family counseling psychology of religion abnormal psychology individual and group therapy