Josh McDowell's Handbook on Counseling Youth

The Essential Reference for Everyone Who Works With Young People

Josh McDowell's Handbook on Counseling Youth by Josh McDowell and Bob Hostetler is the definitive, comprehensive resource for anyone who works with, leads, or cares for young people. Whether you're a youth worker, pastor, teacher, or parent, this handbook equips you with the knowledge, tools, and biblical guidance to help young people navigate life's most difficult challenges.

Josh McDowell is one of the world's most respected Christian apologists and youth advocates, having spoken to millions of young people across the globe. Together with Bob Hostetler, he has created a practical, encyclopaedic reference that no youth ministry or family library should be without.

What This Handbook Covers:

• Identity & Self-Worth — Helping youth develop a healthy, God-centred sense of self
• Family Issues — Divorce, abuse, blended families, and dysfunctional homes
• Emotional Struggles — Depression, anxiety, anger, grief, and loneliness
• Behavioural Challenges — Substance abuse, sexual issues, eating disorders, and rebellion
• Spiritual Crises — Doubt, cults, occult involvement, and spiritual apathy
• Crisis Intervention — Suicide, violence, trauma, and abuse

Each Topic Includes:

• A clear overview of the issue and its causes
• Biblical perspective and relevant Scripture references
• Practical counselling steps and response strategies
• When and how to refer to professional help

Authoritative, compassionate, and thoroughly biblical, this handbook is an indispensable tool for everyone committed to the spiritual, emotional, and relational health of the next generation.