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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 253.5 EAN: 9780310529316 ISBN: 031052931X Label: Zondervan Manufacturer: Zondervan Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 256 Publication Date: February 18, 1991 Publisher: Zondervan Studio: Zondervan Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: A handbook on lay counseling including an overview and how-to information for leaders and lay counselors, Reverend Siang-Yang Tan's helpful book also includes a forward by Gary R. Collins. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - The best book on the topic on Lay CounselingI have thoroughly enjoyed Tan's work. There is very little information on this topic in print. There are alot of goofballs out doing seminars but his offers some of the best and sound advice out there. Dr Tan brings a very thorough researced approach to this very needed ministry. It should not be considered comprehensive since it is dated and lay counseling is subjective to state law. I have researched several lay counseling ministries and found that the information given here is extrememly helpful. Rating: - An excellence workA reader who comes to this book with a desire to help others grow in their ability to help others (and open mind, obviously) will benefit from this work of Dr. Tan. It is practical in the material covered; this includes the gamut from paraprofessional counselor selection to training and supervision - even the easily neglected area of evaluation. He also provides useful resources (sample questionnaires) and other organizations which one might contact for further assistance. Tan's survey of the writings ... Read More Rating:  - counseling???I can't believe the content of this book. It is sick. Please don't buy it! Rating: - Best Book about this Topic to dateI have read several books and heard countless speakers on this difficult and confusing topic. I have to say, this book by Dr. Tan, is the most intelligent and well balanced book on the sudject to date. I recommend it to anyone who is considering getting involved in this area in one's local church. I also recommend it to any pastor considering starting up a Lay Counseling program in his/her own church. This is a very difficult and emotionally laden topic to discuss, and Dr. Tan has done a superb job. Well ... Read More 
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