This standard introduction to psychology and counseling offers an explanation of classic theory and a holistic Christian view of humanity and counseling. The book includes over one hundred "spotlights" (brief essays featuring persons, ideas, and applications relevant to Christian counseling), copious illustrations, a glossary explaining technical terms, and thorough indexes. The text, organized according to the way introductory counseling courses are taught, serves as a helpful reference tool of enduring value.

Subject areas include:
- personality
- classic psychological theory
- the biological basis of behavior
- emotions and motivation
- memory, cognition, self-concept
- child and adult development
- sensation and perception
- social psychology
- individual and family counseling
- psychology of religion
- abnormal psychology
- individual and group therapy