Includes bibliographical references (pages 596-701) and index.

The church and counseling -- The counselor and counseling -- The core of counseling -- The community and counseling -- The crises in counseling -- Anxiety -- Loneliness -- Depression -- Anger -- Guilt -- Child rearing and parental guidance -- Adolescence -- Young adulthood -- Middle age -- The later years -- Interpersonal relationships -- Sex apart from marriage -- Sex within marriage -- Homosexuality -- Violence and abuse -- Inferiority and self-esteem -- Physical illness -- Grief -- Singleness -- Choosing a marriage partner -- Premarital counseling -- Marital problems -- Pregnancy issues -- Family problems -- Divorce and remarriage -- Mental disorders -- Alcoholism -- Addictions -- Financial counseling -- Vocational counseling -- Spiritual issues -- Other problems -- Counseling the counselor.