Religion and the clinical practice of psychology

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    • Shafranske, Edward P.

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Religion and the clinical practice of psychology

edited by Edward P. Shafranske

American Psychological Association, c1996

  • : alk. paper

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Includes bibliographical references and indexes

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This volume by acknowledged practitioners, researchers, and theoreticians in the field of religion/clinical psychology is dedicated to a number of propositions. Religion plays a significant role in the lives of the majority of Americans and, therefore, should be taken into account in the provision of psychological consultation and treatment. Religious beliefs, affiliations and practices contribute to the mental health status of individuals and influence the therapeutic context.

Table of Contents

  • Religion in America - The Demographies of Belief and Affiliation
  • The Psychology of Religion - An Overview
  • Historical Perspective - Religion and Clinical Psychology in America
  • A Constructive Relationship for Religion with the Science and Profession of Psychology
  • The Religious and Spiritual Orientations of Psychologists
  • Pluralism and Oneness in Religious Experience - William James, Faith Development Theory, and Clinical Practice
  • Religion, Mental Health, Pro-Social Behaviours
  • Religious Methods of Coping - Resources for the Conservation and Transformation of Significance
  • The Pathology of Beliefs and the Beliefs of Pathology
  • Cults and Charismatic Group Psychology
  • Values in Psychotherapy
  • Considering the Religious Dimensions in Assessment and Treatment
  • Religion in Clinical Practice - Implicit and Explicit Integration
  • Cognitive/Behavioural Treatment and the Religious Person
  • Psychoanalytic Treatment and the Religious Person
  • Analytical Therapy and the Religious Person
  • Transpersonal Therapy and the Religious Person
  • Family Therapy and Religious Persons
  • The Twelve Step Program
  • And Religion and the Clinical Practice of Psychology - A Case for Inclusion.

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