Counseling Adolescent Girls

by Patricia H. Davis

Overview

This book is an introduction to the worlds, lives, and struggles of diverse kinds and communities of girls that ministers and youth leaders are likely to encounter in the church. Issues such as spirituality, family relationships, sexuality, and school are explored from a cultural and contextual perspective. Problems typically associated with girls are explained, such as eating disorders, depression, and violence against girls. Pastoral care approaches to these issues and problems are provided. These helpful suggestions take seriously girls' spirituality and social context.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780800629052
Publisher:	1517 Media
Publication date:	03/01/1996
Series:	Creative Pastoral Care and Counseling
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.02(d)

About the Author

Patricia H. Davis is Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas. She is author of Counseling Adolescent Girls in Fortress Press' Creative Pastoral Care and Counseling series.