New Releases by Robert J. Wicks

"This guide sets out to fill the "religion information gap" which often exists between psychotherapists and the Protestant and Catholic clergy, sisters, brothers, and deacons they treat. Chronic and acute secondary stress among those in ministry is high today, and it leads many of them into therapy looking for help. The authors conclude that clinical treatment for religious workers is a multicultural issue, as it is with any diverse ethnic, racial, or otherwise culturally distinct group. To this end, they frame each relevant psychological issue discussed in terms of its cultural context for those engaged in professional ministry, along with the social context that influences the problem, and the internal psychological set that either predisposes or complicates the issue."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Written as a partial antidote to the isolation and potential alienation of people living in a world that is moving too fast, this book adapts insights gleaned from the pastoral counseling profession to help everyday people hone and heighten gifts that can help them reach out to others in a more Christian and transformational form of caring. The authors offer concrete means to help readers enhance their talents in the areas of listening, being supportive, problem solving, dealing with crises and knowing when and how to refer in order to equip them as they seek to offer care to others in daily encounters.

In three sectiions that brim with hopefulness--"Praying", "Caring", and "nurturing"--Robert Wicks offers his readers past the age of 50 a gentle prod to discover the riches of this holy time of life. His invitatation is to embrace the "wisdom years.

In this small but fully packed book, ths authors reflect on one of life''s most important experiences. And they do so from the vantage point of a friendship that evolved from a professional acquaintanceship--author and editor--offering firsthand wisdom on being a friend and recognizing a friend.

In this practical and hopeful book, the author leads readers on the path of sensitivity, encouraging them not to withdraw from the darkness in the world, while warning of the pitfalls of cynicism and burnout. Rooted in the richness of spiritual tradition, this book is indeed a guiding light for those who seek to live a sensitive life.

Provides professionals in counseling, nursing, education, and community health with the behavior theory and applications for intervening with the emotional disturbed. Discusses the history and philosophy, diagnosis and classification, strategies and procedures for intervention and treatment, communi

Building on the groundbreaking original work with the same title, these articles focus on current issues, such as certain life stages, special populations, the devalued and abused, the addicted and special issues of the 1990''s.

Weaving Spirituality and Psychology in Search of Charity, Robert J. Wicks. A wise and illuminating book that shows us how, during periods of confusion and pain, we have a unique ability to nurture our relationship with God and to help it grow in surprising ways.

Self-Ministry, or the pastoral care of the self, is a growing concern among Christians everywhere who want to know how they can keep their own emotional fires burning while extending their warmth to others. This book is a unique attempt to integrate psychological methods of self-examination with spiritual principles of discernment.

This workbook is related to leadership, supervision and problem solving, commencing with easily comprehensible ideas and progressing to more difficult concepts.