The Pastoral Counseling Treatment Planner

Over 1,000 well-crafted treatment resources for many of life’s thorniest problems

For pastoral counselors and clergy people seeking effective therapeutic techniques, The Pastoral Counseling Treatment Planner is a lifesaver. And for secular therapists integrating elements of their clients’ spirituality into treatment process, this book can guide the way. Patterned after the bestselling The Adult Psychotherapy Treatment Planner, this resource draws on a variety of Western religious belief systems and offers step-by-step guidelines on counseling clients and parishioners through life’s dilemmas. This sourcebook is organized around 31 common problems, including marital conflict, grief, chronic illness, and challenges of faith. For each problem, behavioral definitions and potential counseling goals are provided, along with dozens of suggested interventions--many of which draw upon the client’s faith as a source of healing.

This is a hands-on resource that you can use directly in practice. The pages afford plenty of space to record customized counseling goals, objectives, and interventions for your clients. A faith-forward entry in the trusted Treatment Planner series, The Pastoral Counseling Treatment Planner simplifies the planning process, so you can focus on helping those who need you.

• Access a sample counseling plan appropriate for both experienced counselors and novices
• Quickly develop individualized plans by selecting from over 1,000 descriptive statements.
• Easily meet the requirements of third-party payers and accrediting agencies
• Build treatment plans consistent with the latest DSM-5-TR

Religious leaders who provide counseling to parishioners and secular counselors who incorporate spirituality in their practice