Tackling Mental Illness Together
A Biblical And Practical Approach
Seiten
2017
Inter-Varsity Press (Verlag)
978-1-78359-559-4 (ISBN)
Inter-Varsity Press (Verlag)
978-1-78359-559-4 (ISBN)
Revolutionise the way you deal with the mentally ill in your congregation and community - you don't need to be an expert to make a difference
· How do we deal wisely, intelligently and compassionately with those who suffer from mental illness?
· Can we really make a difference if we aren’t professionals?
· Is it possible to discern between bad behaviour due to illness and that caused by sin?
Discover how your church can become a safe, encouraging and healing place.
‘The next-best thing to spending a week shadowing Professor Thomas.’ Sinclair Ferguson
‘Rational, readable and relevant, this book confirms that all involved in pastoral work can help tackle mental illness.’ Andrew Fergusson
‘The go-to resource for those who want to know more: the wisdom of reliable clinical experience laced with academic rigour and good common sense, all grounded in God’s word. I recommend it highly.’ Glynn Harrison
‘Empowers us all to play our part.’ Debbie Hawker
‘An accessible, practical, sensible and biblically grounded resource to help us navigate this challenging terrain.’ Sharon James
‘Presented in a way that will instil confidence that we can work with mental health professionals.’ Nick Pollard
‘Alan Thomas has shared his own important insights in what will become a standard book on the subject, accessible and wise.’ Geoff Thomas
· How do we deal wisely, intelligently and compassionately with those who suffer from mental illness?
· Can we really make a difference if we aren’t professionals?
· Is it possible to discern between bad behaviour due to illness and that caused by sin?
Discover how your church can become a safe, encouraging and healing place.
‘The next-best thing to spending a week shadowing Professor Thomas.’ Sinclair Ferguson
‘Rational, readable and relevant, this book confirms that all involved in pastoral work can help tackle mental illness.’ Andrew Fergusson
‘The go-to resource for those who want to know more: the wisdom of reliable clinical experience laced with academic rigour and good common sense, all grounded in God’s word. I recommend it highly.’ Glynn Harrison
‘Empowers us all to play our part.’ Debbie Hawker
‘An accessible, practical, sensible and biblically grounded resource to help us navigate this challenging terrain.’ Sharon James
‘Presented in a way that will instil confidence that we can work with mental health professionals.’ Nick Pollard
‘Alan Thomas has shared his own important insights in what will become a standard book on the subject, accessible and wise.’ Geoff Thomas
Alan Thomas is Professor of Old Age Psychiatry at Newcastle University and works as a consultant psychiatrist in the National Health Service. A church elder with preaching and pastoral responsibilities, he is married to Shona and they have three adult children.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 16.11.2017 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Nottingham |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 138 x 216 mm |
| Gewicht | 304 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie |
| Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Kirchengeschichte | |
| Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Pastoraltheologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78359-559-0 / 1783595590 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78359-559-4 / 9781783595594 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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