Compass Therapy not only bridges the gap between psychology and Christianity, but makes sense of personality disorders as never before, delivering the Human Nature Compass and the Self Compass growth tools for immediate application by therapists, pastoral counselors, and clinical chaplains.
Dr. Ray Anderson, Fuller Seminary’s Senior Professor of Theology and Ministry, writes: “I am not aware of any other book that succeeds as well as this one in providing both professional therapists as well as Christian counselors with a theoretical and practical model that combines psychology and theology in an integrated way. It has a profound simplicity that covers a wide range of personality disorders. Readers will say, ‘Now I see why typical patterns of dysfunctional and disruptive behavior have a common root but also a specific cause.’ Put it on top of your reading list!”
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Jan 10, 2011
STANFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE: "Dan Montgomery adds to the list of impressive and growing Compass Therapy books that integrate Christian perspectives with psychological theory and practice in an easy to read and compelling manner. The book provides Compass Therapy tools for counselors, therapists, clergy, and pastoral caregivers to understanding and help those who struggle with a wide range of personality, behavioral, emotional, and relational challenges." Thomas Plante, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry; Professor of Psychology, Santa Clara University
As an established theory in the field of counseling and psychotherapy, Compass Therapy delivers the Self Compass and Human Nature Compass growth tools for empowering treatment strategies. This book brings a much needed spirit of hope even for difficult clinical syndromes involving personality disorders. I've been doing therapy for forty years and see this as an outstanding book!
A must read for any counselor who practices within the realm of a spiritual background. I have known Dr. Dan Montgomery for over 30 and have benefited from his writing and supervision. This user-friendly book is worth reading and re-reading for years to come.
By Fuller Seminary Professor of Pastoral Counseling
Dec 6, 2009
Compass Therapy offers both clinical and pastoral counselors a map, guide, and center for helping clients sort out life and choose direction. Dan Montgomery has pulled together many years of study, writing, and practice with an established model of personality and interpersonal behavior. He provides a workable set of tools for the care-giving process. I am glad for the wide influence of the compass approach in counseling. — David Augsburger, Ph.D.
