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This best-selling volume has been fully revised and updated to take account of the latest thinking about the theory and practice of pastoral counselling. As reviews of the original edition demonstrate, this is a book that no Christian minister or lay counsellor can afford to be without. 'Michael Jacobs has written a book which in terms of realistic and sound understanding, of sensitivity to the real needs of people, of a proper encouragement and humility, could not be improved upon. I can think of no better book to recommend to those who are beginning to take the counselling task seriously. They will be given an excellent grounding, and will be spared many obvious and less obvious pitfalls.' Theology. 'It is lucid, persuasive and practical, firmly insisting that all those who dare to help others must start by seeking to understand - and love - themselves. The illustrative dialogue and events scattered across the pages offer fresh insights into what must be familiar ground for many readers feeling alone in the pastoral work they do. The chapters on beliefs and values and on endings are particularly valuable.'. Epworth Review.
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37 of 60 people found the following review helpful
The book is aimed at people embarking on a counselling course for the first time. The book contains information on how to listen, boundaries and other ground rules for counsellors. However, the book is somewhat outdated. The language used is terrible. Michael Jacobs clearly lacks the ability to put his point across in one paragraph, normally it takes at least 6/7 paragraphs to say one things. This makes the subject matter rather tedious for the reader and you are always under the impression that you have already read this!
On the other hand, when you have sifted through the ridiculous writing style most of what is conveyed is of value although certain points, such as those on body language are now outmoded and in a counselling situation certainly not appropriate.
If you are not of a christian religion this book can seriously get on your nerves with the constant referals to clergy, churhworkers etc. Real life is somewhat different to M. Jacobs perception.
However, if you are prepared to sift through the jargon, ignore the politically incorrect statements, blank out the church it can be a useful book to first year counselling students.
On the other hand, when you have sifted through the ridiculous writing style most of what is conveyed is of value although certain points, such as those on body language are now outmoded and in a counselling situation certainly not appropriate.
If you are not of a christian religion this book can seriously get on your nerves with the constant referals to clergy, churhworkers etc. Real life is somewhat different to M. Jacobs perception.
However, if you are prepared to sift through the jargon, ignore the politically incorrect statements, blank out the church it can be a useful book to first year counselling students.
2 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Unfortunately when I received this book I was sent an older edition to that pictured. I did email to see if this could be rectified and to this date have had no reply. MOST DISAPPOINTED AND UNSATISFACTORY OUTCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!
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