{"product_id":"assessment-for-counseling-in-christian-perspective-hardcover","title":"Assessment for Counseling in Christian Perspective - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStephen P. Greggo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssessment in counseling--like its biblical counterpart, discernment--is an ongoing and dynamic routine to encourage movement in a productive direction toward what is truly best. In \u003ci\u003eAssessment for Counseling in Christian Perspective\u003c\/i\u003e, Stephen P. Greggo equips counselors to put assessment techniques into practical use, particularly with clients who are looking to grow in their identity with Jesus Christ. As a Christian perspective on assessment, this book is designed to supplement standard resources and help counselors navigate challenges at the intersection of psychotherapy and Christian ministry. Greggo charts a course for care that brings best practices of the profession together with practices of Christian discipleship. Key topics include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes a Christian worldview offer distinguishing parameters for assessment practice?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan clinical proficiency in assessment bring glory to God?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can the crucial psychometric construct of validity be translated into our Christian faith?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn what ways can the inclusion of objective procedures be transformed into a message of hospitality and affirmation?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can counselors maximize the benefits of a therapeutic alliance to attend to immediate concerns and foster spiritual formation?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can formal personality measures add depth and substance to the counseling experience?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can assessment contribute to client retention, treatment completion, and aftercare planning?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eAssessment for Counseling in Christian Perspective\u003c\/i\u003e, clinical and pastoral counselors can bring the best of assessment into counseling that reflects the essence of the Christian faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) Books explore how Christianity relates to mental health and behavioral sciences including psychology, counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy in order to equip Christian clinicians to support the well-being of their clients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStephen P. Greggo (PsyD, State University of New York, Albany) is professor of counseling and chair of the counseling department at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, training mental health professionals and clergy for a Christian ministry of soul care. He is author of \u003ci\u003eTrekking Toward Wholeness\u003c\/i\u003e, is a licensed psychologist and ordained minister, and maintains a long-standing association as partner and consultant with CCAHope in Delmar, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 360\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 19, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51776796426528,"sku":"9780830828586","price":59.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f180dcc86c213c2f5fab40938883c07f.webp?v=1780486231","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/assessment-for-counseling-in-christian-perspective-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}