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Christian Counseling Ethics: A Handbook for Psychologists, Therapists and Pastors is unavailable, but you can change that!

The work of psychotherapy and counseling is full of ethical challenges and dilemmas. Responding to these situations with wisdom is critical, not only for the professional’s credibility, but also for good therapeutic relationships and positive treatment outcomes. Since its first publication, Christian Counseling Ethics has become a standard reference work for Christian psychologists, counselors...

There are eight components of PFA: 1. contact and engagement 2. safety and comfort 3. stabilization 4. information gathering: current needs and concerns 5. practical assistance 6. connection with social supports 7. information on coping 8. linkage with collaborative services (Brymer et al., 2006a, p. 19). These components are meant to be clear, practical and accessible. They are not intended to only be implemented by mental health professionals. A PFA worker can be any individual working as part
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