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Worthington, Everett L., 1946-

Counseling for unplanned pregnancy and infertility / Everett L. Worthington, Jr. - Waco, Tex. : Word Books, c1987. - 284 p. ; 24 cm. - Resources for Christian counseling ; v. 10 .

Includes index.

Bibliography: p. 255-273.

Pt. 1. Stress, transitions, and family counseling. An overview of unplanned pregnancies ; Crisis and life transition ; Counseling families during transitions --
Pt. 2. Pregnancies that are too early. Teenage pregnancy ; Cohabiting ... and pregnant ; Pregnant newlyweds ; Back-to-back children --
Pt. 3. Pregnancies that are too late or never. Thy quiver overfloweth : one child too many and children with special problems ; Unexpected midlife pregnancies ; Counseling the infertile couple --
Pt. 4. Conclusion. Who's in control here? A personal response to this book --
Appendices. Recommended readings. Adolescent pregnancy ; Concerning cohabitation ; Preparing for a baby ; Parenting children with special difficulties ; Problems associated with birth to midlife parents ; Information about adoption ; Infertility and adoption ; The problem of pain.

ISBN: 0849905885

LCCN: 87021698

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Pregnant women--Pastoral counseling of.
Žene i trudnoća--Pastoralno savjetovanje.
Pregnancy, Unwanted--Psychological aspects.
Neželjena trudnoća--Psihološki aspekt.
Infertility--Pastoral counseling.
Nevjera--Pastoralno savjetovanje.

LC Class. No.: BV4445.6 / .W67 1987

Dewey Class. No.: 253.5