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caseboundTreatment of Childhood Disorders
Evidence-Based Practice in Christian Perspective
Christian Association for Psychological Studies Books
by Sarah E. Hall and Kelly S. Flanagan
Caring for the mental health of children and their families is complex and challenging—and meaningful. For Christian clinicians who work with childhood disorders, however, few resources exist to address such treatment from a research-based Christian integration perspective.
Treatment of Childhood Disorders fills this gap by combining biblical and theological understanding ...
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pamphletEating Disorders
by Phyllis Alsdurf and James Alsdurf
Phyllis and James Alsdurf blend the personal stories of those who have suffered anorexia or bulimia with vital information on recognizing and treating these two most common eating disorders. For friends and family, as well as for counselors, they offer insight into underlying causes and they offer hope for recovery.
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ebookTreatment of Childhood Disorders
Evidence-Based Practice in Christian Perspective
Christian Association for Psychological Studies Books
by Sarah E. Hall and Kelly S. Flanagan
Caring for the mental health of children and their families is complex and challenging—and meaningful. For Christian clinicians who work with childhood disorders, however, few resources exist to address such treatment from a research-based Christian integration perspective.
Treatment of Childhood Disorders fills this gap by combining biblical and theological understanding ...
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paperbackGrace for the Children
Finding Hope in the Midst of Child and Adolescent Mental Illness
by Matthew S. Stanford
The church's response to child and adolescent mental health disorders has too often been characterized by fear and misinformation rather than grace or wisdom. The result has been families that desperately need practical advice and pastoral care on these disorders, and on the thorny issues that often surround them.
Psychologist Matthew Stanford has written Grace for the ...
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caseboundModern Psychopathologies
A Comprehensive Christian Appraisal
Christian Association for Psychological Studies Books
by Barrett W. McRay, Mark A. Yarhouse, and Richard E. Butman
Modern Psychopathologies is addressed to students and mental health professionals who want to sort through contemporary secular understandings of psychopathology in relation to a Christian worldview. Written by well-known and respected scholars, this book provides an introduction to a set of disorders along with overviews of current research on etiology, treatment and prevention. Prior ...
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paperbackFaith Like a Child
Embracing Our Lives as Children of God
by Lacy Finn Borgo
Embrace the invitation of childlike faith. A well-known challenge of Jesus to his followers is to become like little children. But it's often difficult to remember the natural patterns of our childhood selves that enabled us to live freely in God's wonder-filled presence. Is childlike faith simply an unquestioning faith, or is it being present with ourselves in a way that invites ...
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paperbackForming Resilient Children
The Role of Spiritual Formation for Healthy Development
by Holly Catterton Allen
Foreword by Catherine StonehouseMany children today are growing up in the midst of adversity, whether brought on by family difficulties or larger societal crises. All children need to be able to deal with stress, cope with challenges, and persevere through disappointments. While we cannot protect children from all hardships, we can promote healthy development that fosters resilience.
In this interdisciplinary ...
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paperbackUnderstanding Sexual Abuse
A Guide for Ministry Leaders and Survivors
by Tim Hein
Foreword by Debra Hirsch“It is said that the true test of a society is how it treats its most vulnerable members.” As many as one in four girls and one in six boys experience sexual abuse during childhood, and it’s estimated that as many as half of the incidents are never reported. This means that countless millions in our societies, both children and adults, carry this complex, often hidden pain. What does the path to ...
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product setThe IVP Bible Dictionary Series
Unique among reference books on the Bible, the volumes of the IVP Bible Dictionary Series bridge the gap between scholars and those pastors, teachers, students and lay people desiring in-depth treatment of select topics in an accessible and encyclopedia format.
Articles cover traditional and contemporary topics, including cross-sectional themes, methods of interpretation, significant historical ...
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paperbackTeach Your Children Well
A Step-by-Step Guide for Family Discipleship
by Sarah Cowan Johnson
Christianity Today Book Award—Marriage and Family
Half of Christian high school students walk away from their faith after graduation. But parental involvement is the most influential predictor of a child's spirituality throughout their lives. How do we parent our kids in ways that lead to lasting faith?
Sarah Cowan Johnson unpacks how parents ...
