This book, "Compendium of Counselling Thought” is a collection of fourteen selected articles published in International Journals from different departments of Theology, Philosophy and Counselling. These articles span a range of Counselling and Psychology topics, methodologies and perspectives, offering valuable insights for counselors, researchers, educators and students of psychology and counselling alike. As the writer navigate the complexities of the counselling landscape, each article contributes a unique piece to the mosaic of knowledge, fostering growth and innovation within the field. Each article adds depth and nuance to the ever-evolving field of counselling, fostering a community of practitioners committed to continuous learning and improvement. By embracing these insights, counsellors can enhance their skills, broaden their perspectives, and ultimately provide more effective and compassionate support to those in need.

Contents

Foreword
Acknowledgements

Chapter 1: Biblical Understanding of Marriage and Family

Chapter 2: Homosexual Relationships, a Topic of Contemporary Discussion: A Psychosocial Reading

Chapter 3: The Structures and Sub-Structures in the Family

Chapter 4: Historical Development of the Concept of Family

Chapter 5: Marital Satisfaction: Nurturing a Lasting and Fulfilling Relationship

Chapter 6: Biblical Understanding of Human Sexuality

Chapter 7: Sexual Disorders: A Counselling Outlook

Chapter 8: Guidance and Counselling in the Context of Divorce

Chapter 9: The Structures and Sub-Structures in the Family

Chapter 10: Covid-19, the Pandemic of the Era and Its Response from the Counselling Perspective

Chapter 11: Psychotherapy as a Means of Healing the Distressed

Chapter 12: Christian Leaders as the Hope Bearers of the Contemporary World

Chapter 13: Arise and Shine: Relevance and Priorities

Chapter 14: Live for Christ: Peeping into the Reality from a Post Covid Reading

Rev. Dr. Santhosh John is an ordained minister of Assemblies of God Church in Kerala. He was born and brought up in a Syrian Pentecostal, Assemblies of God family from Kollakadavu from Central Kerala. He served as the Principal of Bethany Bible College, Trivandrum for seven years. Apart from that he was the founder director of Bethany Institute of Theology and the editor of Bethany Journal of Theology. Presently he is serving as the Director of Counselling Department of the Assemblies of God Malayalam District Council, Director of PG Studies of Bethel Bible College, Punalur and the Chief Editor of AG Journal of Counselling. He is also member of Kerala Auxiliary committee of Bible Society. He holds Post Graduate degrees in English Literature, Psychology and Counselling. He took his PhD from St. Peter’s Pontifical Institute, Bangalore, and an affiliated Seminary of Pontifical Athenaeum Rome. He has authored books titled, “The Spirituality of Marriage”, “Compendium of Theological Thought”, “A Hand Book for the Adolescents” and published numerous articles in English and Malayalam in various International and National Journals and Magazines. He is married to Mrs. Bless Santhosh John, they are blessed with two sons, Saju John and Blesson John.