A Practical Guide to Rabbinic Counseling

Today¿s rabbis, in addition to being spiritual leaders of their congregations, are also expected to be competent counselors to members of their community. Yet rabbis often feel inadequately prepared for the diffi cult challenges of their counseling role. To many, rabbinic counseling appears deceptively simple, requiring no more than good intuition, fair judgment and sincere empathy. Good counseling, in reality, is a complex process requiring a combination of knowledge, skill, self-awareness and an understanding of human dynamics. This groundbreaking book¿written specifi cally for community rabbis and religious counselors¿refl ects the wisdom of seasoned professionals, who provide clear guidelines and sensible strategies for effective rabbinic counseling.