Quick-Reference Guide to Addictions and Recovery Counseling - (Quick-Reference Guide To...) by Clinton & Scalise (Paperback)

About the Book

Two highly respected authorities on mental health offer a practical, comprehensive, and biblical guide to counseling those struggling with addiction issues.

Book Synopsis

The newest addition to the popular Quick-Reference Guide collection, The Quick-Reference Guide to Addictions and Recovery Counseling focuses on the widespread problem of addictions of all kinds. It is an A-Z guide for assisting pastors, professional counselors, and everyday believers to easily access a full array of information to aid them in formal and informal counseling situations. Each of the forty topics covered follows a helpful eight-part outline and identifies (1) typical symptoms and patterns, (2) definitions and key thoughts, (3) questions to ask, (4) directions for the conversation, (5) action steps, (6) biblical insights, (7) prayer starters, and (8) recommended resources.

From the Back Cover

"A much-needed tool in today's broken world."--John Baker, founder of Celebrate Recovery


We live in an addictive age, and many people are suffering silently. For anyone who is called to counsel those with addictions, The Quick-Reference Guide to Addictions and Recovery Counseling will be a welcome guide to bring hope, life, and freedom.

This A-Z guide gives pastors, professional counselors, and lay helpers the information they need to help recovering church members, clients, and friends work through the spiritual and emotional issues connected to addiction. The many types of substance abuse and behavioral addictions addressed include:

- alcohol
- caffeine
- depressants
- narcotics
- prescription drugs
- cutting and self-harm
- eating disorders
- gambling
- hoarding
- internet use and gaming
- shopping
- social networking


Each of the forty topics covered follows a helpful eight-part outline and identifies typical symptoms and patterns, definitions and key thoughts, questions to ask, directions for the conversation, action steps, biblical insights, prayer starters, and recommended resources.

"This in-depth guide should be at the top of your list as you pour grace into hurting lives and lead people toward recovery."--Mark Laaser, cofounder of Faithful and True and bestselling author of Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction

"This fills the gap that is there for many in the helping profession."--Stephen Arterburn, founder and chairman of New Life Ministries, cohost of New Life Live!, and bestselling author of the Every Man series

"An excellent and invaluable resource for pastors, lay leaders, and counselors dealing with ministry for those trapped in addiction--especially for those inside the church doors."--David Stoop, psychologist, coauthor of the Life Recovery Bible, and cohost of New Life Live!

Dr. Tim Clinton is president of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), executive director of the Center for Counseling and Family Studies, professor of counseling and pastoral care at Liberty University and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, and a licensed professional counselor.

Dr. Eric Scalise is an author, speaker, and vice president for professional development at AACC and the former department chair for counseling programs at Regent University.

About the Author

Dr. Tim Clinton (EdD, The College of William and Mary) is president of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), executive director of the Center for Counseling and Family Studies, professor of counseling and pastoral care at Liberty University and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, and a licensed professional counselor.

Dr. Eric Scalise is an author, speaker, and vice president for professional development at AACC and the former department chair for counseling programs at Regent University.