{"title":"Lauren Whitman | Authors","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"author-info-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"author-info-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/newgrowthpress.com\/book-author\/lauren-whitman-books\/\"\u003eLauren Whitman\u003c\/a\u003e, MA, LPC, is a counselor and faculty member at the Christian Counseling \u0026amp; Educational Foundation (CCEF), where she has served for a decade. She also serves as the developmental editor of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eJournal of Biblical Counseling\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand is the author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Painful Past: Healing and Moving Forward\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/christian-books-biblical-counseling-books-a-biblical-counseling-process-guidance-for-the-beginning-middle-and-end\"\u003eA Biblical Counseling Process\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Whitman, her husband, and their two children make their home in the Philadelphia area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item recent-articles\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"recent-articles-heading\"\u003eRecent Articles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recent-articles-list\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.newgrowthpress.com\/quieting-the-parental-churn\/\"\u003eQuieting the Parental Churn\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recent-articles-list\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.newgrowthpress.com\/regrets-in-parenting-and-bothering-jesus\/\"\u003eRegrets in Parenting and Bothering Jesus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.newgrowthpress.com\/author\/laurenwhitman\/\" class=\"author-page\"\u003eView more\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-biblical-counseling-process-guidance-for-the-beginning-middle-and-end","title":"A Biblical Counseling Process: Guidance for the Beginning, Middle, and End","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes counseling \u003cem\u003ebiblical\u003c\/em\u003e? What does the biblical counseling process entail? What is the focus of each stage of the process? Lauren Whitman, an experienced CCEF counselor, addresses these questions and more in \u003cem\u003eA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e Biblical Counseling Process,\u003c\/em\u003e sharing a process from start to finish that will help guide counselors in reaching the hearts of their counselees and connecting them to Jesus, who brings hope and change.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlthough there is not a one-size-fits-all formula for biblical counseling, Whitman captures the scope of a counseling process and identifies two major tasks for the beginning, middle, and the end. Each of the chapters works together to explain, describe, support, and illustrate these tasks. The author also provides a case study that continues throughout the book, providing readers with an example of how to implement the process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs part of CCEF's Helping the Helper series, \u003cem\u003eA Biblical Counseling Process\u003c\/em\u003e will equip counselors, pastors, and lay leaders to approach their counseling ministry intentionally so that their work faithfully points people to the Lord, considers who he is, his heart, and what he calls us to. Useful for new and seasoned counselors alike, this resource will equip helpers with a vision for what a progression of counseling looks like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Lauren Whitman","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":49952686014693,"sku":"9781645071907","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":49952686047461,"sku":"9781645071914","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49952686080229,"sku":"9798891532793","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/Biblical-Counseling-Process-A-Frontcover__72656.1753471394.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783361345"},{"product_id":"henrys-big-mistake-when-you-feel-guilty","title":"Henry's Big Mistake: When You Feel Guilty","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Halle gets new braces she has trouble saying some words. This irritates her brother Henry and one day he teases her in front of their friends and really hurts Halle's feelings. Now Henry has this nagging feeling inside that he can't make go away. He tries to just be nice to Halle, but that doesn't help anything. When he learns from Mrs. Bixby about guilt and what God wants us to do after we sin, he gains the courage to make things right with God and with Halle. Part of the Good News for Little Hearts series, \u003cem\u003eHenry's Big Mistake\u003c\/em\u003e offers concrete, grace-based help for understanding why we feel guilty and what to do when we feel it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEdited by Lauren Whitman, \u003cem\u003eHenry's Big Mistake\u003c\/em\u003e helps young readers learn that confessing your sins to God is the only way to make guilty feelings go away and stay away. A special section at the end of the book includes a parent help page and the Bible verses referenced in the book are also available as a tear-out page.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis colorful, beautifully illustrated children's book invites children ages four through seven into Henry Hedgehog's world. They will learn alongside him how they can go to God for forgiveness and also go to the one they have hurt—instead of trying to be better or covering up their mistakes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHenry's Big Mistake: When You Feel Guilty \u003c\/em\u003eis part of the Good News for Little Hearts series for ages three to seven, bringing gospel wisdom and biblical counsel to families. Based on CCEF's model of hope and help, each story focuses on an animal family's real-life issues, encouraging young readers toward a growing relationship with Jesus in the midst of challenging circumstances. Each individual story guides parents toward meaningful conversations with their kids, based on what Scripture has to say about living by faith in everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith vivid illustrations by Joe Hox and a story children can relate to, even the youngest child will be engaged. \u003cem\u003eHenry's Big Mistake\u003c\/em\u003e, along with all of the Good News for Little Heartsbooks, will become a lifelong gift for parents and children, as well as teachers, biblical counselors, and anyone hoping to provide concrete, grace-based help for young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Lauren Whitman","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":49952708198629,"sku":"9781645072829","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":49952708231397,"sku":"9781645072836","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/Henrys-Big-Mistake-Frontcover__89769.1753471432.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783362596"},{"product_id":"mom-guilt-escaping-its-strong-hold","title":"Mom Guilt: Escaping Its Strong Hold","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you feel like you're failing as a mom? 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She helps readers think biblically about how God helps us escape from mom guilt by accepting our limitations, rejecting worldly standards, and embracing the freedom of faithful living before God.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoms: God sees more than failure in you—and he wants you to see it too so you can be encouraged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Lauren Whitman","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":49952713507045,"sku":"9781645072652","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":49952713539813,"sku":"9781645072669","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/Mom-Guilt__91592.1753471440.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783362765"},{"product_id":"darcy-is-always-first-when-siblings-fight","title":"Darcy Is Always First: When Siblings Fight","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eDarcy Is Always First\u003c\/em\u003e, children will learn how to show love and patience to their brothers and sisters, even when they annoy each other.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt doesn't matter that Darcy Duck is only a few seconds older than Delia and Denny—Darcy thinks she should be first at everything. That means that the ducklings always end up fighting to get their turn. Hurt feelings and anger abound until one day when their grandparents fly in for a visit. That's when Denny's determination to be first, ahead of Darcy, almost ends in disaster.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEdited by counselor Lauren Whitman, \u003cem\u003eDarcy Always Goes First\u003c\/em\u003e is part of the Good News for Little Hearts series that brings gospel wisdom and biblical counsel to families. Based on CCEF's model of hope and help, each story focuses on an animal family's real-life issues, encouraging young readers toward a growing relationship with Jesus during challenging circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA special section at the end of the book guides p\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003earents in \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehaving \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emeaningful conversations \u003c\/strong\u003ewith their kids about putting others first and living at peace with one another.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChildren ages four to eight will be captivated by Joe Hox's colorful, fun illustrations \u003c\/strong\u003ethat bring the animal world to life.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeaches children and parents how to apply God's Word \u003c\/strong\u003eto the inevitable occurrence of navigating sibling conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Lauren Whitman","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":49953403338981,"sku":"9781645073499","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":49953403371749,"sku":"9781645073505","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/Darcy-Is-Always-First_cover__42555.1753471404.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783391996"},{"product_id":"when-parents-feel-like-failures-how-jesus-quiets-our-distress","title":"When Parents Feel Like Failures: How Jesus Quiets Our Distress","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor every parent who has ever laid awake reviewing the mistakes and missteps of their day, Lauren Whitman points them to Jesus, who quiets our distress with his love and forgiveness. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParents often struggle with four deeply distressing emotions: fear, guilt, shame, and regret. Many parents feel resigned to the fact that these emotions will always just be a part of their experience. 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