Written for those searching for practical spiritual guidance whether coming from a background based in Christianity, another religious tradition, or "spiritual, but not religious." Dr. Mic Hunter has spent years assisting people with diverse backgrounds to identify, develop, and apply their spirituality. In his most recent book he focuses on the original principles taught by Jesus without attention to the miraculous aspects of the stories usually associated with him. In addition to examining these simple, yet profound principles, that have proven the test of time, Dr. Hunter describes the common psychological factors that can interfere with fully embracing this ancient wisdom on how to lead a fulfilling spiritual life. He also demonstrates how to apply these principles to modern issues including, wealth, war, the role of women in religion, the treatment of gays and lesbians, and other important topics. Using humor and examples from his clinical practice and Twelve Step-based fellowships such as Alcoholics Anonymous he brings to life the principles taught by Jesus, and makes them relevant for today. Written with a no nonsense, tell it like it is, style developed from years of working with addicts of all types, he challenges his readers to re-examine their preconceptions about Jesus and his teaching.This book is sure to change the way you view Jesus, God, other people, and yourself. Included are original photographs created by Dr. Hunter during his travels throughout the world.

Regardless of one's previous experience with prayer and meditation, Conscious Contact provides practical methods for developing and applying spirituality in daily living. Dr. Hunter stresses the importance of spirituality in healing from trauma, addiction, and the every day struggles of life. He provides the reader with original prayers that can be used as presented or adjusted to fit one's own beliefs. These prayers are assessable to people of any faith as well as those who have no previous faith tradition. His prayers were written to be used privately as well as in group settings. Whether one has experience with the Twelve Steps or not, these prayers are in a form that they will prove helpful as soon as the reader begins using them. Dr. Hunter understands the dangers of ritualism, where prayer and meditation become stale and lose meaning, therefore his prayers vary so as to keep the reader interested, committed, and excited about using them. The Twelve Steps have been used for decades by millions of people from all types of backgrounds, but there has never been a book like Conscious Contact-it is a unique resource.

A long overdue book by a psychologist who has extensive clinical experience treating male victims of child sexual abuse, it explodes the myth that sexual abuse of male children is rare, or that the consequences are less serious than for girls. Hunter examines the physical and emotional impact of abuse on its victims and the factors affecting revovery. With personal case histories of victims and their families, this is a powerfully written and meticulously researched book that is a landmark in the field of child sexual abuse literature.