Pastoral Psychotherapy
An Introduction to the Clinical Practice
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Psychotherapy
| Author: | Chaplain Steven J. Kaplan | ISBN: | 9781477137994 |
| Publisher: | Xlibris US | Publication: | July 18, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Xlibris US | Language: | English |
| Author: | Chaplain Steven J. Kaplan |
| ISBN: | 9781477137994 |
| Publisher: | Xlibris US |
| Publication: | July 18, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Xlibris US |
| Language: | English |
The Pastoral field of pastoral psychotherapy is coming of age; yet there are growing pains. If one looks at the training programs offered by colleges and universities, as well as the few books available on the market, one will note a paucity of psychodynamic understandings and clinical skills being taught. The emphasis is either on biblical-based counseling, or general pastoral care. While there is nothing necessarily wrong with this, the lack of psychological focus is evident. Pastoral Psychotherapy: An Introduction to the Clinical Practice fi lls this gap by presenting a psychodynamic understanding and approach to the specifi c psychological challenges people often have, and offers a practical spiritual guide to assist one in lifes journey.
The Pastoral field of pastoral psychotherapy is coming of age; yet there are growing pains. If one looks at the training programs offered by colleges and universities, as well as the few books available on the market, one will note a paucity of psychodynamic understandings and clinical skills being taught. The emphasis is either on biblical-based counseling, or general pastoral care. While there is nothing necessarily wrong with this, the lack of psychological focus is evident. Pastoral Psychotherapy: An Introduction to the Clinical Practice fi lls this gap by presenting a psychodynamic understanding and approach to the specifi c psychological challenges people often have, and offers a practical spiritual guide to assist one in lifes journey.
