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1 Resources for Psychology and Counseling

2 Resources for Professors and Practitioners Couple Therapy , $35.00 Following the successful Hope-Focused Marriage Counseling, Jennifer S. Ripley and Everett L. Worthington Jr. have written a new book that expands and deepens the theoretical approach while providing new practical interventions for couple counseling. This book is packed full of research, insights and over seventy-five new counseling and coaching techniques. A must for every licensed therapist, pastoral counselor, marriage coach, lay counselor and graduate student! Tim Clinton, president, American Association of Christian Counselors Understanding Gender Dysphoria , $20.00 Available July 2015 Mark A. Yarhouse offers a Christian perspective of transgender identity that eschews simplistic answers, engages the latest research and listens to people s stories, challenging Christians to rise above the politics and come alongside individuals navigating these issues. With his unique combination of Christian evangelical theological sophistication, clinical sensitivity and compassion, and scientific acumen and mastery, Yarhouse establishes in this compelling book why he is the most important voice reflecting on the complex challenges of sexuality today. Stanton L. Jones, provost and professor of psychology, Wheaton College Visit ivpress.com to order.

3 Resources for Professors and Practitioners Christian Counseling Ethics (second edition) , $30.00 Editor Randolph K. Sanders assembles a team of scholarpractitioners to forge a comprehensive ethical approach to Christian counseling. Christian psychotherapists, pastors and others in the counseling profession will find here a fully updated resource for a wide array of contemporary ethical issues and clinical scenarios. Modern Psychotherapies (second edition) , $35.00 Stanton L. Jones and Richard E. Butman present an updated edition of their comprehensive appraisal of modern psychotherapies. With new chapters on preventative intervention strategies and the person of the Christian psychotherapist, Modern Psychotherapies remains an indispensable tool for therapists and students. Modern Psychopathologies , $38.00 Mark A. Yarhouse, Richard E. Butman and Barrett W. McRay offer this companion volume to Modern Psychotherapies, addressing students and mental health professionals who want to sort through contemporary secular understandings of psychopathology in relationship to a Christian worldview.

4 Resources for Professors and Practitioners Counseling and Christianity , $24.00 This book provides a forum for five major perspectives on the interface of Christianity and psychology to display their distinctions in a counseling context. Experts in each approach show how to assess, conceptualize, counsel and offer aftercare to a hypothetical client with a variety of complex issues. Christianity & Psychoanalysis , $30.00 The past thirty years have seen a theoretical and clinical renaissance in psychoanalysis, as well as a flourishing of Christian engagement in psychology and anthropology. These essays present a fresh integration of Christian thought and psychoanalytic theory, opening up new ways of thinking about the rich mosaic of human experience. Evidence-Based Practices for Christian Counseling and Psychotherapy , $30.00 These essays examine evidence-based approaches to Christian counseling and psychotherapy, exploring treatments for individuals, couples and groups. Addressing both advantages and challenges of an evidence-based approach, this book concludes with reflections on the future of such treatments. Social Psychology in Christian Perspective , $35.00 Angela M. Sabates offers a well-researched social psychology textbook that highlights Christian contributions to a wide range of questions from the dynamics of persuasion to the social psychology of violence. Visit ivpacademic.com/examcopy to request exam copies.

5 Resources for Professors and Practitioners Integrative Psychotherapy , $34.00 Mark R. McMinn and Clark D. Campbell present a new integrative model of psychotherapy that is grounded in Christian biblical and theological teaching and that engages contemporary psychology. Includes theoretical analysis and also practical guidance for the practitioner. Theology for Better Counseling , $22.00 Seeking an adequate response to the theological disequilibrium of many of her patients, Virginia Todd Holeman set out to explore the connections between theology and the practice of counseling. Her trinitarian reflections will help students and practitioners create new pathways between theology and therapy. Integrating Faith and Psychology , $24.00 Twelve notable psychologists relate their journeys as Christians who entered the field of psychology. They provide personal reflections on their spiritual, personal and professional journeys of interrelating their faith and profession. These stories inform, inspire and encourage us, especially those who are in the caregiving professions. Psychology & Christianity (second edition) , $24.00 How are Christians to understand and undertake the discipline of psychology? This question has been of keen interest because of the importance we place on a correct understanding of human nature. This collection of essays edited by Eric L. Johnson offers five different models for the relationship between Christianity and psychology.

6 Resources for Professors and Practitioners Christianity and Developmental Psychopathology , $40.00 Since its origin in the early 1980s, developmental psychopathology has become one of the most significant frameworks for child clinical psychology. This volume of essays explores this framework from an integrative Christian viewpoint, combining theory, empirical research and theology to explore a holistic understanding of children s development. The Cross and Gendercide , $22.00 Violence against women and girls is a human rights epidemic that affects millions of lives around the world. In this groundbreaking study, Elizabeth Gerhardt proposes a holistic theology of the cross as the basis for a prophetic response by the church to a problem that is not only moral and ethical, but also confessional. Sexuality & Sex Therapy , $35.00 The field of human sexuality is one of ever-increasing complexity, particularly for Christian therapists and psychologists. Mark A. Yarhouse and Erica S. N. Tan offer a survey and appraisal of this field from a Christian perspective, which grounds sex therapy in the biblical affirmation of physicality and the redemptive purposes of human life. bringing sex into focus , $15.00 In a culture that exploits sex in everything from advertising to climbing the corporate ladder, it s easy to lose sight of the true purpose and place of sexuality. Philosopher and ethicist Caroline J. Simon identifies six lenses through which people understand sex and sexuality, and provides clarity for developing a holistic, biblical sexual ethic. Visit ivpress.com to order.

7 Resources for Professors and Practitioners The End of Sexual Identity , $16.00 Anthropologist Jenell Williams Paris argues that the Christian tradition holds a distinct vision for sexuality without sexual identity categories. She shows how this Christian framework accounts for complex postmodern realities and addresses problems with common Christian and cultural understandings of heterosexuality and homosexuality. Authentic Human Sexuality (second edition) , $28.00 Judith K. Balswick and Jack O. Balswick investigate how human sexuality originates both biologically and socially, lay groundwork for a normative Christian interpretation of sexuality, show how authentic sexuality is necessarily grounded in relationships, and explore forms of inauthentic sexuality such as sexual harassment, pornography and rape. Sin and Grace in Christian Counseling , $22.00 Pitfalls in Christian counseling include either emphasizing sin at the expense of grace or grace at the expense of sin. Mark R. McMinn seeks to overcome these exaggerations and enable all those in the helping professions to see the proper understanding and place of both sin and God s grace in the Christian counseling process. Family Therapies , $38.00 Mark A. Yarhouse and James N. Sells survey various approaches to family therapy through a Christian worldview lens and take up a number of issues in psychotherapy. Calling for an integrated approach of responsible eclecticism, they conclude with a vision for Christian family therapy.

8 Resources for Professors and Practitioners Counseling Couples in Conflict , $26.00 How do you counsel a couple that is already heading for divorce by the time they seek help? Building on the research presented in their previous book Family Therapies, Mark A. Yarhouse and James N. Sells have developed a resource to train pastors and counselors in restoring high-conflict relationships. A Model for Marriage , $20.00 Jack O. Balswick and Judith K. Balswick offer a vision of marriage that is both profoundly spiritual and thoroughly practical. Drawing insight from Christian theology and from social science research, they bring together their years of teaching, writing and being married to each other to share wisdom for facing the challenge of marriage in the twenty-first century. Hope-Focused Marriage Counseling (second edition) , $26.00 Everett L. Worthington Jr. offers a comprehensive manual for assisting couples over common rough spots and through serious problems in a manner that is compassionate, effective and brief. His hope-focused (rather than problemfocused) approach enables couples to see that change is possible and gives them a new outlook on the future. Marriage Counseling , $35.00 Everett L. Worthington Jr. provides a model for short-term marriage counseling that is biblical, practical and compassionate. Valuable evaluations of five other major approaches (psychoanalytic, systems, behavioral, cognitive and Christian) are included in an appendix. Visit ivpacademic.com/examcopy to request exam copies.

9 Resources for Professors and Practitioners Restoring the Shattered Self , $24.00 Heather Davediuk Gingrich applies years of counseling experience to the sensitive task of treating complex traumatic stress disorder (CTSD). Writing for pastors and counselors, Gingrich integrates current trauma therapy research with Christian priorities such as prayer and spiritual warfare. Foundations for Soul Care , $40.00 Eric L. Johnson offers a new framework for the care of souls that is comprehensive in scope, yet flows from a Christian understanding of human beings what amounts to a distinctly Christian version of psychology. This book is a must-read for any serious Christian teacher, student or practitioner in the field of psychology or counseling. Minds, Brains, Souls and Gods , $20.00 In this hypothetical correspondence, Malcolm Jeeves urges Christian students to enter the brave new world of neuroscience ready to have their faith examined and their experiences of God put to the test. When we do this, he argues, being mindful of oversimplifications as we go, the integration of Christianity and psychology becomes possible. Suffering and the Search for Meaning , $18.00 Suffering is a deeply personal problem, prompting us to ask, why is this happening to me? Guiding readers through the seven most significant theodicies, Richard Rice uses theory and personal stories to help us form a response to suffering that is both intellectually satisfying and personally authentic.

10 Resources for Clients, Churches and Caregivers Troubled Minds , $16.00 Reflecting on the confusion, shame and grief brought on by her mother s schizophrenia, Amy Simpson provides a bracing look at the social and physical realities of mental illness. Reminding us that people with mental illness are our neighbors and our brothers and sisters in Christ, she explores new possibilities for the church to minister to this stigmatized group. Amy Simpson gives deep insight into the pain of mental illness for those affected and those who love them. I count this a must-read for those of us in church leadership. Karen Miller, The 2014 Leadership Book Awards, Leadership Journal, Winter 2014 The Soul of Shame , $22.00 Available September 2015 Whether we realize it or not, shame affects every aspect of our lives. But God is telling a different story. Psychiatrist Curt Thompson unpacks the soul of shame, revealing its ubiquitous nature and neurobiological roots while providing the theological and practical tools necessary to dismantle shame. Embrace healing and wholeness as you find freedom from the negative messages that bind you. Dr. Curt Thompson s training in psychiatry and medicine and his love and commitment to the life and spirit of Jesus uniquely qualify him both to diagnose and treat the ailment while pointing us to the one and only source of true life. Every individual who suffers under the weight of shame will benefit from this important book. Gayle D. Beebe, president, Westmont College Visit ivpress.com to order.

11 Resources for Clients, Churches and Caregivers Anxious , $15.00 Millions of people in our society, even Christians, are frantic with worry. But we are called to live with joy and contentment, trusting God with the present and the future. Amy Simpson shares with us that worry is a spiritual problem, which ultimately cannot be overcome with sheer will power its solution is rooted entirely in who God is. The Relational Soul , $16.00 We are made by and for relationship with God and others, even discovering and developing our God-given identity through relational connection. Bringing together the study of psychology and spiritual formation, counselor Richard Plass and spiritual director James Cofield highlight how a conscious relationship with the Trinity can transform our self-awareness and our connection with other people. When Life Goes Dark , $18.00 Psychiatrist and theologian Richard Winter explores the complex issues surrounding depression. He sorts through scientific research, dispels common misunderstandings and looks at how biblical characters experienced despair. Here is help for all those who find themselves, loved ones or those they counsel vulnerable to depression.

12 Resources for Clients, Churches and Caregivers Preventing Suicide , $18.00 Many pastors, chaplains and pastoral counselors play a vital role as agents of hope to people who are struggling, but most of them feel overwhelmed and unprepared to prevent suicides. Informed by her work as a psychologist, Karen Mason s guide to suicide prevention is an essential resource for proactive pastors. Grieving a Suicide , $16.00 After his father s death by suicide, Albert Y. Hsu wrestled with the intense emotional and spiritual questions surrounding suicide. While acknowledging that there are no easy answers, Hsu draws on the resources of the Christian faith to point suicide survivors to the God who offers comfort in our grief and hope for the future. Redeeming Sex , $16.00 Nothing has exposed the gap between the church and the broader society quite like the volatile topics of sexuality, relationships, identities, orientations and even gender. With a pastor s heart and a missiologist s mind, Debra Hirsch helps us discover a holistic, biblical vision of sex and gender that honors God and offers good news to the world. Embracing the Body , $17.00 What is God trying to do through your skin and bones? Spiritual director Tara M. Owens invites you to listen to your thoughts about your body in a way that draws you closer to God, exploring how your spirituality is intimately tied to your physicality. Your body is not an inconvenience it is a place where you can meet the Holy in a new way. Visit ivpacademic.com/examcopy to request exam copies.

13 Resources for Professors Clients, Churches and Practitioners and Caregivers Wired for Intimacy , $16.00 Neuroscientist and researcher William M. Struthers explains how pornography affects the male brain and what we can do about it. Exposing false assumptions, casting a vision for a redeemed masculinity and offering insights for both married and single men alike, this book offers hope for freedom from pornography and sanctification in our bodies. Things Your Mother Never Told You , $15.00 Why aren t Christian women talking about sex? In this frank exploration of all aspects of what it means to be a sexual being created by God, psychologist Kim Gaines Eckert explores myths about female sexuality that we have absorbed from both popular culture and distorted religious teaching. No Stones , $20.00 Marnie C. Ferree offers a unique resource for women struggling with sexual addiction. Written by a counselor who understands the condition from the inside out, No Stones offers practical help for those battling sexual addiction and for the pastors, Christian counselors and therapists who want to come alongside women as they seek help. Unburdened , $15.00 Available September 2015 As a Christian leader, the question is not whether you struggle with sexual integrity, but how you struggle. Counselor Michael Todd Wilson understands sexual sin and temptation and provides honest, grace-filled counsel from years spent helping men experience hope and transformation.

14 Resources for Clients, Churches and Caregivers Are You Waiting for The One? , $16.00 Does God want to write your love story? Maybe not! Margaret Kim Peterson and Dwight N. Peterson help us sort out the difference between how our culture often depicts marriage and how Christians really should approach this particular gift of God to all humanity. Christian marriage is far deeper and stronger than a romantic fairy tale it reflects the kind of love God has for us in the gospel of Jesus Christ. What Your Body Knows About God , $16.00 Scientists are now discovering ways that our bodies are designed to connect with God. Award-winning journalist Rob Moll explores the fascinating ways in which our brains and bodies interact with God and spiritual realities, using neuroscience to show how our brains actually change and adapt when engaged in spiritual practices. The God-Shaped Brain , $16.00 Timothy R. Jennings, one of America s top psychiatrists, reveals how our brains and bodies thrive when we have a healthy understanding of who God is. Exposing how different God concepts affect the brain differently, Jennings forges surprising new connections between neuroscience, health and right belief. Disunity in Christ , $16.00 Despite Jesus prayer that all Christians be one, divisions have been epidemic in the body of Christ. Social psychologist Christena Cleveland helps us learn the hidden reasons behind conflict and divisions, the unseen dynamics at work that tend to separate us from others. Here are the tools we need to build bridges. Visit ivpress.com to order.

15 Resources for Professors Clients, Churches and Practitioners and Caregivers Table in the Darkness , $15.00 Self-critical thoughts drove Lee Wolfe Blum to an eating disorder, addictive behaviors and clinical depression. But drawing strength from psychological, physiological and spiritual sources, she found her voice again. If you or someone you love has been at this dark table, you will find her spiritual journey enlightening and encouraging. forgiving and reconciling , $20.00 Combining insights from his professional research and personal experience, Everett L. Worthington Jr. shows what it takes (intellectually, emotionally, spiritually and relationally) to achieve forgiveness and reconciliation. In this revised and updated edition of Five Steps to Forgiveness, Worthington provides a wealth of clinically proven tools and exercises for moving toward forgiveness. No Place for Abuse (Revised) , $17.00 In this thoroughly revised and updated edition, Catherine Clark Kroeger and Nancy Nason-Clark share with readers a further ten years of experience in listening to the voices of women from around the world and especially those in the church who have experienced domestic violence or sexual abuse. They help us hear their cries and find concrete ways to respond so that no home will be a place of abuse. Disaster Ministry Handbook , $19.00 Is your church prepared to respond if natural disaster or human tragedy strikes your community? Jamie D. Aten and David M. Boan, codirectors of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute, provide this practical guide for disaster preparedness, filled with resources for emergency planning, crisis management and best practices for local congregations.

16 How to Order Save 20% or more on every title by ordering online at ivpress.com. Examination Copies If you are considering using a title as a textbook, request an examination copy by filling out the online form at ivpacademic.com/examcopy. CAPS Books Titles denoted with this logo are published in partnership with the Christian Association for Psychological Studies. This joint publishing venture between IVP Academic and CAPS aims to promote the understanding of the relationship between Christianity and the behavioral sciences. IVP Instructor Resources IVP Instructor Resources are available for selected titles. Visit ivpacademic.com/ resources to request digital delivery of these free supplemental materials for the classroom.