How To Be a People Helper

Gary Collins provides a clear, practical handbook for those who want to help others emotionally and spiritually, blending psychological insight with Christian pastoral concern.

The book covers listening skills, assessment, intervention strategies, and guidelines for safe, effective helping relationships.

Collins emphasizes the importance of compassion, appropriate boundaries, and matching help to the recipient's needs and capacities.

Written for pastors, counselors, and laypeople, it offers case examples and concrete techniques for everyday ministry.

The work has been influential in Christian counseling and ministry training for decades.