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Overcoming Resistance to Recovery
Programs
by Steve Arterburn and David Stoop
. The
recovery movement, with its various support groups and
12-step focus, has been around for decades. Most notably
are the programs associated with Alcoholics Anonymous.
Counselors and recovery experts, Steve Arterburn and
David Stoop, address some of the issues and concerns
voiced by committed people of faith in using this resource.
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Healing the Soul in Community
by Sue Kim-
Ahn and Monte Fisher
. Small group ministry leaders, Sue
Kim-Ahn and Monte Fisher, share the power of community
from a biblical framework as a change agent for healing
and restoration. Utilizing their years of experience within
church-based settings, the authors discuss perceived barriers,
as well as the benefits of a well-run program.
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Expanding Your Practice: Starting and
Running Effective Therapy Groups
by Paul
H. VanValin
. Therapeutic and psychoeducational groups
are often important adjunctive services that mental
health practitioners can offer to their clients. However,
many counselors do not know where and how to begin.
Psychologist and practice owner, Paul VanValin, shares his
expertise and discusses the various components of running
successful groups.
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A Healing Community: The Vital Component
for Victory Over Sexual Addiction
by Jim Cress
and Marnie Ferree
. Internet pornography use and sexual
addiction are pervasive throughout society, even within the
faith community. Therapists, Jim Cress and Marnie Ferree,
discuss the related attachment and intimacy issues associated
with these problems and the efficacy of using small groups
for treatment and accountability purposes with both men
and women.
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Life Crisis Ministry: The Intersection of
Counseling and Church-based Support
Groups
by Steve Grissom
. DivorceCare
®
and GriefShare
®
are two well-known small group programs that are widely
used among churches throughout the world. Ministry
co-founder, Steve Grissom, looks at the essential program
design factors in terms of structure and strategy, as well as
the connection between counseling and support groups.
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Celebrate Recovery: Equipping the Local
Church to Help the Hurting
by David O’Brien
.
From its inception in 1991, Celebrate Recovery, developed
by John Baker out of Pastor Rick Warren’s Saddleback
Church, has touched and changed the lives of countless
thousands. Based on the 12-step model and the Beatitudes
listed in the Bible, one local program in Virginia is
highlighted as an example of this transformative ministry.
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The Word Applied
by H.B. London, Jr.
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Looking Inward
by Diane Langberg
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Reflections
by Gary Moon
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Shrink Notes
by Michael Lyles
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Law, Ethics & Liability
by John Sandy
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Leadership Psyc
by Henry Cloud
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Research Digest
by Mark Yarhouse
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CounselQuiz
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From the Heart
by Tim Clinton
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