Resources from the Eastern Orthodox Church
Arabic Resources

English Resources
        I. Child Development:
        II. Counseling:
        III. Christian Counseling Ethics:
        IV. For The Elderly:
        V. Families/ Couples:
        VI. Directions in Parenting:
        VII. Addiction:
        VIII. Psychiatry:
        IX. DSM:
 

 

 

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Resources from the Eastern Orthodox Church
1. Williams, Esther (Translation) Orthodox Psychotherapy (Science of theFathers) – (Light-N-Life Publishing)
2. Joanides, Charles. Attending to your Marriage (A Resource for Christian Couples)

 

 

Arabic Resources:
1. H.H. Pope Shenouda III. How to Deal With Children?
2. H.G. Bishop Moussa. How to Serve the Youth?
3. Rev. Fr. Malaty, T. Let Me Grow
 

 

English References:
 

I. Child Development:
1. Beard, R. An outline of Piaget’s Developmental Psychology for Students and teachers
2. Piaget, J. The Child’s Conception of the World
3. Piaget, J. The psychology of the Child
4. Piaget, J. The psychology of Intelligence
5. Papalia, D. A Child’s World: Infancy through Adolescence
6. Feist,J. Theories of Personality
7. Goldman, R. Religious Thinking from Childhood to adolescence
8. Goldman, R. Readiness for Religion
9. Lansdown, R. Child Development Made Simple
10. Mitchell, J. The Adolescent Predicament
11. Coleman, J. The Nature of Adolescence
12. Koulomzin, S. Our Church and our Children
13. Kotesky, R. Psychology from a Christian Perspective
14. Meier, P. Christian Child-rearing and personality development
15. Meier, P. Introduction to Psychology and Counseling: Christian Perspectives and Applications
16. Tripp, T. Shepherding a Child’s Heart
17. O’doherty, E. The Religious Formation of the Adolescent
18. Olson, G. Why Teenagers Act the Way they Do?
19. Siegler, R. Children’s Thinking
20. Smalley, G. The Key to your Child’s heart
21. Smith, K. The Behavior of Man: An Introduction to Psychology
22. Wood, M. Children: the Development of personality and Behavior
23. Chapman, G. The Five Love Languages of Children
24. Drescher, J. Seven Things Children Need
25. Leman, K. The Family matters Handbook: Expert Advice on Developing the Mental, Physical, and Spiritual Well-being of your Children

 

II. Counseling:
1. Clinton, T. Competent Christian Counseling: Foundations & Practice Of Compassionate Soul Care
2. Collins, G. Contemporary Christian Counseling Series
3. Collins, G. Christian Counseling: A Comprehensive Guide
4. Collins, G. The Biblical Basis of Christian Counseling for People Helpers: Relating the Basic Teachings of Scripture to People’s Problems
5. Adams, J. Christian Counselor’s Manual
6. Adams, J. A Theology of Christian Counseling
7. Adams, J. The Practical Encyclopedia of Christian Counseling
8. Adams, J. Competent to Counsel
9. Adams, J. How to Help People Change?
10. Adams, J. The Christian Counselor’s Casebook
11. Adams, J. Insight & Creativity in Christian Counseling
12. Adams, J. The Biblical View of Self-Esteem, Self-Love, Self-Image
13. Anderson, N. Christ-Centered Therapy
14. Crabb, L. Effective Biblical Counseling: A Model for Helping Caring Christians Become Capable Counselors
15. Crabb, L. Understanding People
16. McMinn, M. Psychology, Theory & Spirituality in Christian Counseling
17. McMinn, M. Care for the Soul: Exploring the Intersection of Psychology & Theology
18. MacArthur, J. Introduction to Biblical Counseling
19. Meier, P. Introduction to Psychology & Counseling: Christian Perspectives & Applications
20. Kruis, J. Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling
21. Garland, D. Family Ministry: A Comprehensive Guide
22. Allender, D. The Healing Path: How the Hurts in your Life Past can Lead you to a More Abundant Life?
23. Nouwen, H. The Wounded Healer
24. Cloud, H. Changes that Heal
25. Cloud, H. Boundaries
26. Townsend, J. Who’s Pushing Your Buttons? Handling the Difficult People in Your Life
27. Jones, S. Modern Psychotherapies: A Comprehensive Christian Appraisal
28. Beattie, M. Codependent No More: How to stop Controlling Others & Start caring for Yourself
29. Dodge, K. Deviant Peer Influences In Programs for Youth: problems & Solutions
30. Dimick, K. Child Counseling
31. Jaques, P. Understanding Children’s Problems: Helping Families to Help Themselves
32. Weaver, A. Counseling Troubled Teens & Their Families: A Handbook for pastors & Youth Workers
33. Patton, J. Pastoral Care: An Essential Guide
34. Grunlan, S. Healing Relationships: A Christian’s Manual for Lay Counseling
35. Dittes, J. Pastoral Counseling: The Basics
36. Clinebell, H. Basic Types of Pastoral Care & Counseling: Resources for the Ministry of Healing & Growth
37. Benner, D. Strategic Pastoral Counseling: A Short-term Structured Model
38. Parsons, R. Clinical Handbook of Pastoral Counseling
39. Ramsay, N. Pastoral Care & Counseling: Redefining the Paradigms
40. Kollar C. Solution-Focused Pastoral Counseling
41. Wimberly E. Using Scriptures in Pastoral Counseling
42. Worthen, F. Helping People to Step Out of Homosexuality
43. Harris, J. I Kissed Dating Goodbye

III. Christian Counseling Ethics:
1. Sanders, R. Christian Counseling Ethics: A Handbook for Therapists, Pastors & Counselors
2. Lebacqz K. Ethics & Spiritual Care: A Guide for Pastors, Chaplains & Spiritual Directors
 

IV. For The Elderly:
1. Koenig H. G. Pastoral Care of Older Adults: Creative Pastoral Care & Counseling
2. Kirkland, K. Full Circle : Spiritual Therapy for the Elderly

V. Families/ Couples:
1. Walsh, F. Spiritual Resources In Family Therapy
2. Wicker, L. Preparing Couples for Marriage: A Guide for Pastors to Premarital Counseling
3. Luther, D. Preparing for Marriage: A Guide for Christian Couples
4. Mack, W. Strengthening your Marriage
5. Mack, W. Homework Manual for Biblical Living: Volume II, Family & Marital Problems
6. Adams, J. Solving Marriage Problems: Biblical Solutions for Christian Counselors
7. Evans, T. Guiding your Family in a Misguided World
8. Worthington, E. Christian Marital Counseling: Eight Approaches to Helping Couples
9. Nelson, B. Preparing for Marriage: A Complete Guide for a Lifetime Love
10. Stanley, S. A Lasting Promise: A Christian Guide to Fighting for your Marriage
11. Thomas, G. Sacred Marriage
12. Dobson, J. Complete Marriage & Family Reference Guide
13. Dobson, J. Love for a Lifetime
14. Dobson, J. Five Essentials for Lifelong Intimacy
15. Dobson, J. What Wives Wish their Husbands Knew About Women
16. Crabb, L. The Marriage Builder
17. Harley, W. Give and Take, The Secret to Marital Compatibility
18-Buehrer, E. Charting Your Family’s Course
19. Covey, S. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families
 

VI. Directions in Parenting:
1. Campbell, R. How to Really Love Your Child?
2. Campbell, R. How to Really Love Your Teenager?
3. Campbell, R. How to Really Love Your Angry Child?
4. Campbell, R. How to Really Parent Your Child?
5. Campbell, R. How to Really Parent Your Teenager?
6. Dobson, J. Preparing for Adolescence: How to Survive the Coming Years of Change
7. Dobson, J. Bringing up Boys
8. Dobson, J. The New Hide or Seek: Building Confidence in Your Child
9. Dobson, J. Night Light for Parents
10. Dobson, J. The New Strong-willed Child
11. Dobson, J. The Single Dad’s Survival Guide
12. Dobson, J. Raising Them Right
13. Bustanoby, A. Tough Parenting for Dangerous Times
14. Davitz, L. Parenting Teenagers: 20 Tough questions & Answers
15. Davis, K. How to Live with your Kids: When you have Already Lost Your Mind?
16. DeBruyn, R. You can Handle them ALL: Over 100 different Misbehaviors
17. Dinkmeyer, D. Parenting Teenagers
18. Dreikurs, R. The Challenge of Parenthood
19. Faulkner, P. Raising Faithful Kids in a Fast-paced World
20. Ekman, P. Why Kids Lie?
21. Weidmann, J. Dad, If you Only Knew…
22. Huntley, T. Helping Children Grieve: When Someone they love Dies
23. Tobias, C. Every Child Can Succeed: Making the Most of your Child’s Learning Style
24. Arterburn, S. Parents’ Guide to top 10 Dangers Teens Face
25. Arterburn, S. Every Young Man’s Battle
26. Kimmel, T. Why Christian Kids Rebel: Trading Heartache for Hope
27. Schooler, J. “Mom, Dad… I’m Pregnant”: When your Daughter or Son Faces an Unplanned Pregnancy
28. Grisanti, M. Parents’ Guide to Understanding Discipline : Infancy Through Pre-Teen
29. Meier, P. Raising your Child from Birth to 12
30. Harris, J. What Good Parents Have in Common: 13 Secrets for Success
31. Lewis, P. The 5 Key Habits of Smart Dads
32. Marks, J. Help! My Parents are Driving me Crazy
33. Wright, H. The Power of Parent’s Words
34. Nicolosi, J. A Parent’s guide to Preventing Homosexuality
35. Scherrer D. How to talk to your kids about sexuality?
 

VII. Addiction:
1. Willingham, R. Breaking Free: Understanding sexual addiction & the Healing power of Jesus.
2. Langberg D. Counseling survivors of sexual abuse

VIII. Psychiatry:
1. Sainsbury, M. Sainsbury’s Key to Psychiatry
2. Nicoli, A. The Harvard Guide To Psychiatry (3rd Edition)
 

IX. DSM:
DSM-IV-TR. Quick Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria. American Psychiatric Association