Christianity is about a relationship between ourselves and God. This book is about getting to know the essential Jesus--the Jesus who lived like us and called disciples, ordinary people who acted like we do, to follow him. Only by turning to God and letting God meet the needs of our human condition can our innermost longings be met.

Here are the most recent developments in clinical research and theory on the role of the family in understanding and treating chronic mental and physical illnesses. Internationally respected scholars and psychotherapists present comprehensive and authoritative information vital to professionals who work with families coping with severe disorders. Chronic Disorders and the Family explores how clinicians can become more aware of the common experiences of patients and their families struggling with chronic psychiatric and medical disorders, thus promoting a better understanding of the...