Psychology and psychotherapy in the perspective of christian anthropology / edited by Nicolene L. Joubert.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Joubert, Nicolene L., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Theological anthropology--Christianity.

Theological anthropology.

Psychology--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Psychology.

Psychology, Religious.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (327 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2018.

Summary:

A view of human nature generally forms part of the assumptions that undergird psychological theories and psychotherapeutic approaches. In this book, Christian anthropology is articulated as a foundation for the theories, approaches and techniques applied in practice by its contributors. Various essays from European-based practitioners in the fields of psychology, psychotherapy and counselling are included here. These authors draw scientific knowledge from the fields of psychology and psychotherapy, focusing on intra-psychic aspects of human functioning, such as emotions, drives and cognitions, as well as interpersonal and eco-systemic functioning. In addition to this, the authors consider spirituality as an intrinsic part of humanity through which persons seek meaning and transcendence and that influences physical and mental health. Spiritual insight is gained from the field of theology with specific reference to the Christian faith tradition. As a wide range of topics, contexts and cultural and ecumenical backgrounds are covered in this book many practitioners in mental health care and counselling should benefit from the knowledge, ideas and practical experience shared here.

Contents:

Foreword: toward a unified Christian psychology / Eric L. Johnson

The European movement for Christian anthropology, psychology and psychotherapy / Anna Ostaszewska

The concept of person as anthropological basis for Christian psychology and psychotherapy / Romuald Jaworski

Applying whole person principles in healthcare-assessment and diagnosis of the whole person / Mike Sheldon

Relationship with God and with others: the role of personality / Olena Yaremko

Ecotherapy within a creationist approach / Francesco Catino

The gap between spirit and psyche: the psychospiritual faculties / Mar Alvarez, Montserrat Lafuente

The terms spirituality and spiritual in Russian Orthodox doctrine - their meaning for psychotherapy / Andrey Lorgus

God - the forgotten defender / Krzysztof Wojcieszek

Christian psychology : integrating Christian spiritual beliefs into therapeutic processes / Nicolene Joubert

The synergy paradigm in Christian psychology / Zenon Uchnast

Characteristics of a Christian psychology, demonstrated by the example of forgiveness / Wolfram Soldan

Integrative psychotherapy: a Christian approach / Anna Ostaszewska

Face and image in Christian psychotherapy / Elena Strigo

Emotional chaos theory and the emergence of personal identity: a positive psychology that complements Christian anthropology / Trevor Griffiths

Therapy of religious clients with guilt and sin feelings in Christian orthodox psychology / Olga Krasnikova

Longing for the Father - father wound in Christian therapy / Saara Kinnunen

Setting boundaries in a dialogical way / Werner May.

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ISBN:

1-5275-2300-4

OCLC:

1079055465