Over 1,300 well-crafted treatment goals, objectives and interventions for many of life’s thorniest problems
For pastoral counselors and clergy people seeking effective therapeutic techniques, The Pastoral Counseling Treatment Planner is a lifesaver. And for secular therapists integrating elements of their clients’ spirituality into treatment process, this book can guide the way. Patterned after the bestselling The Adult Psychotherapy Treatment Planner, this resource draws on a variety of Western religious belief systems and offers step-by-step guidelines on counseling clients and parishioners through life’s dilemmas. This sourcebook is organized around 31 common problems, including marital conflict, grief, chronic illness, and challenges of faith. For each problem, behavioral definitions and potential counseling goals are provided, along with dozens of suggested interventions - many of which draw upon the client’s faith as a source of healing.
This is a hands-on resource that you can use directly in your counseling. The pages afford plenty of space to record customized counseling goals, objectives, and interventions for your parishioners. A faith-forward entry in the trusted Treatment Planner series, The Pastoral Counseling Treatment Planner simplifies the planning process, so you can focus on helping those who need you. - Access a sample counseling plan appropriate for both experienced counselors and novices - Quickly develop individualized plans by selecting from over 1,300 descriptive statements. - Addresses emotional problems as well as life stage issues, family conflicts, marital issues, and challenges to faith - A resource for religious leaders who provide counseling to parishioners and secular counselors who incorporate spirituality into their practice.
For pastoral counselors and clergy people seeking effective therapeutic techniques, The Pastoral Counseling Treatment Planner is a lifesaver. And for secular therapists integrating elements of their clients’ spirituality into treatment process, this book can guide the way. Patterned after the bestselling The Adult Psychotherapy Treatment Planner, this resource draws on a variety of Western religious belief systems and offers step-by-step guidelines on counseling clients and parishioners through life’s dilemmas. This sourcebook is organized around 31 common problems, including marital conflict, grief, chronic illness, and challenges of faith. For each problem, behavioral definitions and potential counseling goals are provided, along with dozens of suggested interventions - many of which draw upon the client’s faith as a source of healing.
This is a hands-on resource that you can use directly in your counseling. The pages afford plenty of space to record customized counseling goals, objectives, and interventions for your parishioners. A faith-forward entry in the trusted Treatment Planner series, The Pastoral Counseling Treatment Planner simplifies the planning process, so you can focus on helping those who need you. - Access a sample counseling plan appropriate for both experienced counselors and novices - Quickly develop individualized plans by selecting from over 1,300 descriptive statements. - Addresses emotional problems as well as life stage issues, family conflicts, marital issues, and challenges to faith - A resource for religious leaders who provide counseling to parishioners and secular counselors who incorporate spirituality into their practice.
Table of Contents
Preface ix
Introduction 1
Adult Child Disappointment 8
Aging Parents 13
Anger Toward God 18
Child’s Serious Illness 22
Chronic Illness 28
Death of Child 33
Death of Spouse 38
Dependent Adult Child 44
Depression 49
Divorce 54
Family Conflict 59
Financial Crisis 64
Guilt 70
Infertility 75
Interpersonal Hurt 79
Legal Problems 83
Loneliness 87
Marital Conflict 92
Medical Condition 99
Mental Illness in the Family 105
Parent-Child Conflict/Adolescence 110
Prayer Struggles 115
Premarital Counseling 119
Religion/Spirituality Differences 126
Sexual Abuse Victim 133
Sexual Orientation Conflict 137
Spiritual Doubts 143
Substance Use 148
Suicidal Ideation 153
Unemployment 157
Unwanted Pregnancy 161
Appendix: Bibliotherapy Suggestions 166
