About this title: Dr. Charles Kollar shows that counseling need not be long-term to produce dramatic results. In most cases, the solution to an individual's problem lies within himself. Pastors can help counselees discover it and put it into motion speedily.
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Description: Acceptable. Book is in good reading condition. Cover has wear at edges and corners. Spine has wear at edges. Highlighting in book. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Zondervan
Date Published: 1997-06-01
ISBN-13:9780310213468ISBN:0310213460
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Binding: Hardback
Publisher: ZONDERVAN PUB HOUSE
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780310213468ISBN:0310213460
Description: New. Solution-Focused Pastoral Counseling introduces a fresh, effective, and time-saving approach that will benefit pastors overtaxed by counseling demands. read more
Description: Fine; Collectible. Excellent condition. Appears unread. No writings/underlines/highlights. Pages are very nice and clean. Satisfaction guarenteed! Fast ing! read more
"Kollar's basic premise in this book is that in order to be effective as pastoral counselors, we need to place the focus on finding solutions to people's problems instead of focusing on the problem itself. This means that the counseling sessions are geared toward figuring out how to fix the problem, not necessarily on analyzing the problem. Kollar also believes that most problems can be resolved with a short-term plan: 4-6 meetings.
Overall, I'm a bit skeptical of this sort of counseling model, but I can see how it would be very effective for pastoral (not clinical) counseling. An interesting, practical, and enjoyable read!"
"Kollar's text provides a very practical introduction to pastoral counseling, offering insight into both the theory and practice of the "solution-focused" approach. Light on psychological jargon, Solution-Focused Pastoral Counseling sketches out a basic, everyday approach to counseling that seeking to identify solutions rather than label disorders. In this way, Kollar's method is well fitted for the pastor who does not have professional psychological training, but seeks to help counselees attain goals and find healing. Further, the text offers a step-by-step walk through of the counseling process, from questioning to feedback. It is a very helpful basic text. A-"
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