Introduction to Psychology and Counseling: Christian Perspectives and Applications Paperback – Illustrated, September 1, 2010

If you are looking for an introduction to counseling from a Christian perspective this is a great book to start with. It was used in a psychology college course and I found the material to be interesting and informative. The authors did a great job at showing the different views and theories within psychology and didn't only share their own opinion.I was amused to see two reviews mention the subject of demon-posession as a pro or a con towards the book. That was not what this book was about and the section they mention is just a tiny part of the book. They in no way implied that all mentally ill people are demon posessed.As a textbook, this book was easy to read and not boring. It's always refreshing to see an easy to read handbook on psychology.

This was a required reading for a counseling course I was taking. I thoroughly enjoyed Frank Wichern's approach to this topic. This text is organized for the entry level student as well as a great reference tool for the counseling professional. I highly recommend this text book for the student and professional alike!

If only this book went more in-depth for what I needed...This was from a wonderful Christian perspective. However, it just wasn't as in-depth as I wanted, especially for the price. If only there was more in-depth info. on subject from same authors.Note: I just bought this book for personal research. If this is required readng for your class, count yourself blessed, for sure!

I bought this as a possible textbook for a Christian-based highschool psych class. It is an excellent resource, well-written, but it was too technical for my needs. It is great to have as a reference.

This book is a must for all biblical, pastoral, and clinician counselors. This work is not only scholarly put together, but it goes beyond the norm by giving the student indepth analyses to the brain, mood disorders, and historical facts and data. There are several citations through out, which also includes thoughts and conclusions reached by secular psychologists, and psychiatrists.They discuss demon posession, and methods and approaches to counseling. This book should be a must for every bible college, and seminary that offers professional, pastoral, or biblical counseling as a pursuient.Well done!

This book is used as a textbook in christian counseling programs. It has an informative section on how mental illness is caused by demon posession. There is also a helpful list of the symptoms of demon possession on page 260. After counselors determine that the client is possessed, the next step is exorcism. Of course this is all based on a literal reading of the new testament, praise the lord. If you believe the bible then you must believe in demon possession and exorcism. Students in counseling who read this book will understand that the devil causes mental illness and they will be fully qualified to diagnose and treat demon possession. Christian counselors/exorcists will no doubt rid the client of demons and return the client to health. If you are christian and have any kind of mental illness or psychological problem, be sure you get a proper exorcism from a christian counselor. Blessed be.

This is a fine book to use for homeschooling psychology to the Christian high schooler. The teacher will need to assign essays or book reports, as there are no "questions and answers," but it covers the info for high school or beginning college understanding of psychology pretty well.

Well rounded with both a medical and psychological perspective with a Christian worldview. We may move to providing Wholistic healthcare if every Christian healthcare provider, regardless of their discipline, read this book. Thanks.