Too Close to the Flame

"Our world is aflame with sex," warns counselor and author Dr. Gregg Jantz. We live in a society where sex is practiced openly, talked about freely, engaged in creatively, and flaunted shamelessly. Cultural stigmas that once kept sex within definable boundaries have all but disappeared.Anyone can fall prey to sexual temptation or become the target of a sexual aggressor. Any man or woman who has contact with the opposite sex -- whether at church, in the workplace, or at play -- needs the vital information contained in these pages.Would you recognize a sexually charged relationship soon enough to avoid falling into an affair? Would you be able to help a friend, loved one, or someone you're counseling avoid such a relationship? Basing each section on gripping case studies, this must-read book for the new millennium will help you recognize the danger signs of a sexualized relationship and show you how to keep your future with your family, your friends, your coworkers, and your God secure.In this informative volume, Dr. Jantz offers expert guidance in:identifying sexual manipulators and climbers spotting danger signals in friendships about to turn sexual protecting family members from relatives or acquaintances who are sexual predators knowing how to avoid sexual traps when advising church members avoiding sexual pitfalls in professional and pastoral counseling

Dr. Gregory Jantz is a speaker, author, and counselor. In his own unique way, Gregg presents hope to a nation who has lost it. He is the founder and executive director of The Center for Counseling and Health Resources, Inc., a leading mental health and chemical dependency treatment facility. He is a nationally certified eating disorder specialist, a state certified psychologist, and a state-licensed mental health counselor. The Center was recently featured on the Dr. Phil show, serving as a counseling resource. He is married to his wife, LaFon, and has two sons.

Contents Acknowledgments Introduction A Message for You Chapter 1 Recognize the Kindling of Current Culture WeLive Today in a Tinderbox Chapter 2 Avoid Cultural Confusion Relyon the Rock, Not on Shifting Sand Chapter 3 Recognize the Power of Partnering AMeeting of the Minds Can Lead to Trouble Chapter 4 Avoid Adding Fuel to the Fire ClearBoundaries in Close Relationships Chapter 5 Recognize the Power of Position UnbalancedRelationships Can Make Us Fall Chapter 6 Avoid Abdicating Control KeepPersonal Boundaries Intact Chapter 7 Recognize the Power of Family Ties