Pastoral Care of Alcohol Abusers - (Creative Pastoral Care and Counseling) by Andrew J Weaver & Harold G Koenig (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Over 120 million American teens and adults use alcohol at one time or another.
- Author(s): Andrew J Weaver & Harold G Koenig
- 96 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Christian Ministry
- Series Name: Creative Pastoral Care and Counseling
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About the Book
Over 120 million people use alcohol at one time or another. Not all become full-fledged alcoholics, but they do develop an alcohol problem that needs careful and sensitive pastoral care to understand the underlying issues for their alcohol abuse. Because of this, clergy and other pastoral counselors need to develop competence in recognizing alcohol abuse problems, including alcoholism, identifying when to make referrals, helping persons to find available community resources, and training congregational members to provide support to affected individuals and families.Book Synopsis
Over 120 million American teens and adults use alcohol at one time or another. While in most situations these individuals are able to use it responsibly and with moderation, no one is immune to its destructive use - which makes it a significant public health issue. Many drinkers find that their otherwise responsible use turns problematic and abusive when faced with depression, trauma, grief, undue social pressures, or other tempting and potentially addictive behaviors. Not all of these people become full-fledged alcoholics, but they do develop an alcohol problem that needs careful and sensitive pastoral care to understand the underlying issues for their alcohol abuse. Because of this, clergy and other pastoral counselors need to develop competence in recognizing alcohol abuse problems, including alcoholism, identifying when to make referrals, helping persons to find available community resources, and training congregational members to provide support to affected individuals and families.Review Quotes
"This much-needed text provides tools for recognizing and addressing various ways that alcohol abuse can 'show up' in ministry. It clearly addresses the roles and limitations of religious leaders, describing specific pastoral and professional interventions that will help interpret alcohol abuse and treatment to parishioners." -- Duane R. Bidwell "Phillips Theological Seminary, Tulsa"
Dimensions (Overall): 8.57 Inches (H) x 5.93 Inches (W) x .25 Inches (D)
Weight: .32 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Creative Pastoral Care and Counseling
Sub-Genre: Christian Ministry
Genre: Religion + Beliefs
Number of Pages: 96
Publisher: Fortress Press
Theme: Pastoral Resources
Format: Paperback
Author: Andrew J Weaver & Harold G Koenig
Language: English
Street Date: September 1, 2009
TCIN: 93507234
UPC: 9780800662615
Item Number (DPCI): 247-09-9569
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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