ABOUT THE BOOK: The Hippo that Fell Off the Seesaw and Other Parables from Christian Counseling, written by author and Christian counselor Dr. Rita Huang, is filled with true life stories-real situations from Christian counseling sessions and how parables were used to illuminate new insights and coping strategies. Dr. Rita provides a fresh, godly perspective on how to wisely navigate the challenges of life. It is Dr. Rita’s prayer that through these stories you will be uplifted in your daily struggles, all the while growing closer to Jesus Christ. **** ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dr. Rita Huang is a Nationally Certified Psychologist. Formerly a therapist at Dr. Paul Meier’s New Life Clinic and Director of Trinity Christian Counseling Ministry at Trinity Church, Dr. Rita now has a private practice in Michigan, where she provides counseling to children, adolescents, couples, individuals, and seniors referred to her from over 70 churches and doctors’ offices in the greater Lansing area. Dr. Rita received the Best Counselor Award for 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 from the National Local Business Association in Washington, D.C. In addition to her practice, she assists churches with the evaluation, interview, and recommendation of pastors and ministry staff and is a speaker at national conferences and local churches.