978-0-8254-4466-1 • $18.99 Paperback • 6 x 9 • 192 pages Christian Ministry / Counseling & Recovery Kregel Ministry • Rights: World June 26, 2018 The mental illness guide for every pastor’s bookshelf Christians dealing with mental illness often first look to their pastorsforhelp.Fewpastors,however,aretrainedtorecognize and deal with mental illness, and they can unintentionally give advice that is ineffective or even dangerous. Counselor Steve Bloem fills this void by equipping pastors and other church leaders to identify the symptoms of common mental disorders, to offer biblical encouragement and comfort to those suffering from them, and to decide when to refer them to mental- health professionals. Bloem makes a foundational biblical case for the reality and treatment of mental illnesses, and he dispels a number of myths about those who suffer from them. Drawing on extensive coun- seling and pastoral experience, he provides essential tools and advice for those in ministry to help people battling depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bulimia, and other mental ill- nesses. Pastors, counselors, and seminary students will find this handbook to be an indispensable guide for these important issues. Steve Bloem is a certified counselor, former pastor, and execu- tive director of Heartfelt Counseling Ministries in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. ISBN 978-0-8254-4466-1 9 7 8 0 8 2 5 4 4 4 6 6 1 The Pastoral Handbook of Mental Illness A Guide for Training and Reference Steve Bloem Crisis Counseling 978-0-8254-2588-2 • $18.99 • Dispels common misunderstandings about mental illness • Biblical counseling perspective • Includes both an overall training section and a reference section with entries on dozens of mental illnesses THOUGHTFUL BOOKS | 31 | www.kregel.com Forgiveness and Justice 978-0-8254-4405-0 • $16.99 RELATED TITLES UNIQUE SELLING POINTS