Clyde M. NarramoreReseñas

Part of Puritan Bible Institutes Ministerial Studies curriculum

This small book covers: The Realty of Depression; Physiological Causes of Depression; Psychological Factors in Depression; Spiritual Aspects of Depression; Overcoming Depression; and Seeking Professional Help.

This book considers four problems frequent problems of young children: thumbsucking, bedwetting, temper tantrums and speech problems.

This book geared toward young people, covers the topics: Fun; Dating; Personality; Parents; Manners; Looks; Education; Life's Work; Conversation; You and God; Wedding Bells; Military Service and: God's Will.

Pressure seems to be a unavoidable element of modern-day life. We can't escape it. In fact, many of us have not learned to cope successfully with the variety of pressures that come our way.
In this book the Narramores suggest practical solutions for Christians seeking to handle pressures. They discuss such issues as time and money management, physical fitness, setting realistic goals, having a confidant to share our burdens, and living and organized life. These pave the way to peace of mind and contended living.

This book was originally written in the 50s and the copy I read had been updated in the 70s. I knew things would be outdated or not have aged well, but actually it wasn't as bad as expected. It is essentially written as a handbook for Christian teenagers and young adults with things to think about regarding life's big decisions. Some parts I found had good advice, like some of the information on college and that it's not for everyone, and some tips to really do what is best for you rather than wasting time and money. Other parts either seemed unnecessary or very shallow advice. Especially the first few sections on the importance of dressing well, learning to be interesting and speaking well so you can fit in with the group or find a good partner

凡有心事奉者皆應重視輔導，且記住：神對每個人都抱著極大的興趣，而耶穌亦視得救為一件個別性的需要。在今日世俗心理協談應用浮濫，而基督徒又多只重視聖靈帶領下內在醫治之風時，許多一對一關懷帶領所需的寶貴觀人技巧、接觸常識反倒常被忽略，實在有重拾的必要。

拿蘭摩爾博士從事輔導多年，經驗與專業學養俱豐。他曾嚴正指出「一個不注重輔導的牧師，只能算半個牧師」，力喚教會重視輔導，並提供如何充實之道，盼能與神純正完美的道調和，在受輔者心中發揮永恆醫治的大能，帶出完全的釋於與平安。

本書深入淺出，理論與實際並重，實例鮮明淺顯，堪稱輔導技巧大全，不只牧師、專業人員應該必備，小組長、有心服事者更是不可不讀！

目錄：

第一部：輔導的基本觀念技巧
1 輔導的重要性
2 人們向誰求助
3 輔導者本身
4 專業首德
5 輔導的準備
6 輔導的過程
7 專心傾聽
8 討論的價值
9 接納受輔者
10 等候真正問題出現
11 明瞭醫治的過程
12 停頓的重要
13 問題及其背景原因
14 探尋根源
15 生理上的因素
16 多方面的瞭解
17 談話的動機
18 專注在當事人身上
19 鼓勵建立自信心
20 處理直接的問題
21 過度投入
22 向專家求助
23 推展輔導訓練
24 最偉大的醫生
25 輔導的成敗
26 精益求精

第二部：輔導的特別範圍
27 輔導青少睥
28 精神疾病與情緒困擾
29 婚姻輔導
30 性問題

第三部：附錄
31 輔導中聖經的應用
32 名詞解釋

Studies in Job,Proverbs,Ecclesiastes and James

Another gift from my mom to me as a teenager, this is a book about growing up. It included chapters on knowing yourself, manners, family, career, military (this was during the Viet Nam era), dating and marriage - all from a Christian perspective. Too bad I didn't follow some of it's advice.

My mom gave me this book when my boyfriend (now husband of 35 years) and I started "going out". It's basically written to convince teenagers why having sex before marriage is a sin and generally a bad idea all around. Mr Narramore was a well respected Christian psychologist of the time (1960's). While nowadays it would be laughed at for it's old-fashioned wording, most of his book is still true.

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The Christian Psychology

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