Empathy and confrontation are principal ingredients in the practice of pastoral care. Ralph W. Underwood here provides a theological rationale for understanding how respect functions as the underlying link in caring as empathy and confrontation. The unique combination of theological reflection and practical suggestion in this book serves to advance self-understanding and effectiveness in pastoral care.

Ralph L. Underwood is Professor of Pastoral Care at Austin Presby-terian Theological Seminary. Austin, Texas.