{"product_id":"9780827212558","title":"Giving counsel: a minister's guidebook","description":"For most ministers, pastoral counseling is a part of daily ministry, whether it is in an office counseling session or in a chance meeting with a parishioner outside the church. Whatever the setting, ministers are often called on to provide counsel and, by virtue of their calling and training, are expected to do so.\u003cp\u003eThis \"how-to\" guide for seminary students and ministers explores the role of the minister as counselor and provides a method for giving counsel. Renowned pastoral care expert Donald Capps equips readers with basic knowledge and skills and helps them to create a framework to ensure that all conversations where counsel is given will be valuable and not harmful to the person involved. Using a \"problem-resolving\" approach, Capps leads readers through:\u003cbr\u003e-- How to Create a Listening Environment\u003cbr\u003e-- How to Construct a Conversation\u003cbr\u003e-- How to Think Systemically\u003cbr\u003e-- How to Interpret Stories\u003cbr\u003e-- How to Manage Boundaries\u003cbr\u003eGiving Counsel is the perfect resource for seminary students and ministers of all faiths, whether you are beginning your study or looking for a single resource to serve your ministry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalice Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47111811793136,"sku":"9780827212558","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780827212558_p0.jpg?v=1763755522","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780827212558","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}