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The Amberton Library has about 14,000 volumes and is very focused. Only books on topics that support the courses taught at Amberton are chosen to be added to the library. The library catalog is a good place to begin research on your topic. This provides an index to all of the books, videos, and audiocassettes in the collection.
Searching is done by Author, Title, or Subject. Keyword searches may also be done in the Title field. This is similar to a title search. Choose “Title” and type your keyword(s). A listing of all books containing your keyword(s) in the title will appear.
Below is a small sample of some of the newest print materials in the library collection you may find useful in studying Christian Counseling.
CIRCULATING BOOKS
155.937 K8487
Attachment-Informed Grief Therapy: the Clinician’s Guide to Foundations and Applications
Phyllis Kosminsky. New York: Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group, 2016.
155.937 W8325
Counseling Skills for Companioning the Mourner: the Fundamentals of Effective Grief Counseling
Alan Wolfelt. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press, 2016.
158.3 IL686
Foundations of Counseling People: a Guide for the Counseling, Psychological, and Helping Professions
Michael E. Illovksy. Springfield, IL. Charles O. Thomas, 2013.
158.3 R270
Relational Depth: New Perspectives and Developments
Rosanne Knox (ed. et als.) Basingstoke, UK: Palgrave Macmillan, 2013.
170.98 G7601
Moral Injury: Restoring Wounded Souls
Larry Kent Graham. Nashville, TN: Abington Press, 2017.
201.615 H215
Principles of Psychology in Religious Context: Psychological and Spiritual Origins of Human Behavior
Eugene Rae Hucum. Lanham, MD: Hamilton Books, 2013.
204.3019 Sp45
Psychology of Prayer: a Scientific Approach
Bernard Spilka and Kevin L. Ladd. New York: Guilford Press, 2013.
233 P936
Healing for the Heart and the Spirit
Bruce Pringle. Victoria, BC: Friesen Press. 2013.
241.641 C462 2nd ed
Christian Counseling Ethics: a Handbook for Psychologists, Therapists. and Pastors
Randolph E. Sanders (ed.). Downers Grove, IL: ILIVP Academic, 2013.
248.223 B2933
Christian Practical Wisdom: What It Is, Why It Matters
Dorothy C. Bass, (et. als.). Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmann’s, 2016.
248.844 D9881
Love at First Fight: 52 Story-Based Meditations for Marries Couples
Cary Dyer and Dena Dyer. Uhrichsville, OH: Shiloh Run Press, 2016.
248.86 N668
Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry
Perry Noble. Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House, 2014.
253.5 P369
Foundations in Pastoral Counseling: Integrating Philosophy, Theology, and Psychotherapy
London: SCM Press, 2017.
259.082 St832
Biblical Counseling Guide for Women
John D. Street. Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2016.
259.099 M7783
Coming Home: Ministry that Matters with Veterans and Military Families
Zachary Moon. St. Louis, MO: Chalice Press, 2015.
259.14 Ak37
Equally Yoked: a Premarital Counseling Primer for Multiethnic Christian Couples
Matthew R. Akers. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2016.
259.14 C8867
Sustaining Persons, Grieving Losses: a Fresh Pastoral Approach for the Challenges of the Dementia Journey
Dianne Crowther. Eugene, CO: Cascade Books, 2017.
259.14 R482
Couple Therapy: New Hope Focused Approach
Jennifer S. Ripley and Everett L. Worthington. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2014.
259.3 M2151 2nd ed
The Spiritual Dimension of Ageing
Elizabeth MacKinlay. Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley, 2017.
259.428 M381
Preventing Suicide: a Handbook for Pastors, Chaplains, and Pastoral Chaplains
Karen Mason. Downers Grove, IL: ILIVP Books, 2014.
268.1 D5879
Surprised by the Healer: Embracing Hope for Your Broken Story
Linda Dillow. Chicago, IL: Moody Publishers, 2016.
261.8385 P8109
The Joy of Love: on Love in the Family
Pope Francis. New York: Paulist Press, 2016.
306.850973 D9121 3rd ed
Family Life Education: Principles and Practices for Effective Outreach
Stephen F. Duncan. Los Angeles, CA: Sage, 2017.
306.9 Sch969
International Adoption and Clinical Practice
Heidi Schwarzwald. New York: Springer Publishing, 2015.
362.82 V359
Family Based Prevention Programs for Children and Adolescents
Mark Can Ryzin and Karol L. Kumpfer. New York: 2015.
616.85027 P3141
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Christians for a Helping Ministry
Michelle Pearce. W. Conshohocken, PA: Templeton Press, 2016.
616.8584 P4497
Behavioral Addictions DSM-5 and Beyond
Nancy M. Petry. NY: Oxford University Press, 2016.
616.8914 En75 2nd ed
Forgiveness Therapy: an Empirical Guide for Resolving Anger and Restoring Hope
Robert Enright. Washington, D.C.: APA, 2015.
616.89156223 Sk76
Pre-Marital Counseling: a Guide for Clinicians
Angela Skurtu. NY: Routledge, 2016.
616.89166 B819s
Spiritual Competency in Psychotherapy
Philip Brown. New York: Springer, 2015.