Dr. W. Y. Wan | Interpersonal Boundaries | Hong Kong & Macau Exclusive

Author: Dr. W. Y. Wan Publisher: Bright Light Culture Size: 150mm x 210mm Pages: 224 ISBN: 978-988-8605-80-4 Book Description: Navigating relationships is an unavoidable aspect of life. While relationships enrich our existence, mishandling them can lead to significant hurt. Ideally, close interpersonal connections should feel comfortable and aspirational. Learning to balance appropriate care with respecting personal autonomy, avoiding smothering control, is a daily practice in building healthy relationships. Dr. W. Y. Wan, with over thirty years of experience in Christian clinical psychological counseling, offers insights into interpersonal boundaries in this book. She explores the theory of relational boundaries, deconstructs them from theological and psychological perspectives, and examines how unhealthy boundaries form, supported by case studies for easier comprehension. The author particularly addresses the often-overlooked emotional and spiritual needs of pastors and leaders involved in ministry. These individuals are sometimes perceived as incapable of, or forbidden from experiencing, spiritual retreats or emotional struggles. This book dedicates specific attention to the unique difficulties and challenges faced by clergy in maintaining healthy boundaries within their relationships and ministry. Boundaries are not about regulation or control; rather, they define the healthy positions of roles, expectations, desires, communication, respect, and reciprocity within relationships. Dr. Wan hopes this book will assist readers in establishing robust interpersonal boundaries. Author Biography: Dr. W. Y. Wan Dr. Wan is a Visiting Professor in the Counseling Department at China Graduate School of Theology. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Illinois (UIUC) and a Master of Arts in Religion from Trinity International University. She further pursued her studies at Wheaton College, earning a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, and is a licensed clinical psychologist in Illinois. With over twenty years of counseling experience in the United States as a clinical social worker and psychologist, Dr. Wan specializes in adolescent psychology, self-harm behaviors, and adult sexual addiction. She also possesses extensive experience in individual and marital counseling. She has led numerous seminars and workshops on topics including parent-child relationships, spiritual formation, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence. Her translated works include "Before the Vows."