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Tables of Contents for Helping Hurting People
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
List of Figures and Tables
ix
Preface
xi
Acknowledgments
xiii
Introduction: The Potential of Reconciliation
1
6
PART I. INTRODUCING THE RFC MODEL
Reconciliation-Focused Counseling: In Search of a Lasting Foundation
7
34
An Overview of the Challenge
A Theology of Emotional and Relational Problems as Revealed in the Creation Story
Reconciliation-Focused Counseling: Basic Principles
41
26
Promote the Ministry of Reconciliation
Prepare the Way for a Divine-Human Encounter
Acknowledge the Need for Therapeutic Trialogue
Maintain a Redemptive/Hopeful Attitude
Make the Most Efficient Use of Time
Emphasize Change in the Thoughts and Behaviors of the Counselee
Be Both Collaborative and Directive
Encourage Clients to Exercise Their Choice-Making Abilities
Recognize the Role of the Counselor as Moral Consultant
Take a Multi-Generational and Contextual View of the Client
Recognize the Holistic Nature of Man
Recognize That If What You Are Doing Is Not Working for You, by All Means Do Something Different
Summary
Reconciliation-Focused Counseling: Counselor Qualities/Redemptive Goals
67
18
Qualities That Define the ``Faithful Presence'' Counselor
Characteristics of Redemptive Goals
Reconciliation-Focused Counseling: A Three-Stage Model
85
30
Outline of the RFC Model
Discussion of the RFC Model
Four Facilitative Processes
PART II. APPLYING THE RFC MODEL
Applying RFC in Pastoral Counseling
115
52
Before We Begin
Depression: A Case Study---Barbara
Worry, Anxiety, Fear: A Case Study---Alex
Marriage Problems: A Case Study---Lori and Tom
Forgiveness: A Case Study---Don and Sandy
Parenting Struggles: A Case Study---The Williams Family
Anger: A Case Study---Bill W.
Alcohol and Substance Abuse: A Case Study---Ted
Applying RFC in Pastoral Preaching
167
36
Before We Begin
A Sermon about Depression: Getting Back on Track (1 Kings 19:1-18)
A Sermon about Confusion and Worry: Diminishing the Distance (Luke 11:5-13)
A Sermon about Marriage Problems: How Marriage Works (Ephesians 5:21-33)
A Sermon about Forgiveness: The Power of Forgiveness (Genesis 50:19-21)
A Sermon about Parenting Struggles: Blessing the Children (Mark 10:13-16)
A Sermon about Anger: The Destructive Force of Anger (Genesis 37)
A Sermon about Alcohol and Drug Abuse: A Condemning Heart (1 John 3:18-22)
Conclusion
203
52
Appendix
A. RFC Thought Journal
206
2
B. RFC Activity Log
208
2
C. Relationship Inventory
210
2
D. RFC Common Problem/Symptom Checklist
212
1
E. RFC Sadness Scale
213
2
F. RFC Anxiety Scale
215
2
G. RFC Suicide Risk Assessment Guidelines
217
3
H. Managing High Suicide Risk
220
3
I.Parenting C-P-R: Straightforward Principles to Enhance Effectiveness
223
6
J. RFC Forgiveness Guidelines for Couples
229
8
K. RFC Anger Management (Case of Bill W.)
237
9
L. RFC Premarital Counseling Guidelines
246
5
M. RFC Chemical Dependency Checklist
251
2
N. RFC Referral Guidelines
253
2
Notes
255
6
Bibliography
261
20
Index
281