As a ready reference for the counselor this concise guide serves as a quick review of counseling techniques. It will aid in preparation before a counseling session; help locate a Scripture passage, gather data, or indicate the direction in which to move during the session; and give guidance in summarizing what happened, locating possible causes of failure, and planning the next session after the counseling has taken place.

The helps in this mini-manual first appeared as a supplement to the Christian Counselor's New Testament. They include:

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Jay E. Adams serves as Professor of Practical Theology and Director of Advanced Studies at Westminster Theological Seminary in California. He is a frequent lecturer and prolific writer on the topics of Christian education, Christian counseling, and pastoral practice. He has written several books, including Competent to Counsel, Christian Living in the Home, and The Christian Counselor's Manual.