Depression and Hope: by Howard W. Stone

Author: Howard W. Stone

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This year one in ten adults will experience the isolation and inner barrenness of major depression. It is second only to marital difficulties in causing individuals to seek pastoral counseling.

Depression and Hope is the expert, authoritative guide to appropriate ways for pastoral counselors to think about and treat depression. Building on his counseling practice, research, and personal experience, Howard Stone explains the latest understandings of depression and its symptoms, its spiritual dimensions, the likelihood of suicide, as well as the pros and cons of various drug therapies (including Prozac). In his characteristically readable, no-nonsense way, Stone then offers specific, tested ways for counselors briefly and effectively to address the physical, behavioral, cognitive, and interpersonal facets of depression.

Though enigmatic, depression is very treatable, and Stone shows how proper intervention by clergy can facilitate not only strong recovery but also strengthened faith.

About the Author
Howard W. Stone is Professor of Pastoral Theology and Pastoral Counseling at Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University. Among his many influential books are Brief Pastoral Counseling, Crisis Counseling, and (with James O. Duke) How to Think Theologically, all from Fortress Press. He is also the editor of the Fortress Press series Creative Pastoral Care and Counseling.

Publisher: Fortress Press
Publication Date: Jul 10 1998
Format: paperback
4.5 in. x 8.5 in.
176 pages

Depression and Hope: by Howard W. Stone Author: Howard W. Stone
	Item#	Type	Price
	0800631390	paperback	12.70
New Insights for Pastoral Counseling: This year one in ten adults will experience the isolation and inner barrenness of major depression. It is second only to marital difficulties in causing individuals to seek pastoral counseling.

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