The Psychologies in Religion: Working with the Religious Client - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0826128564 ISBN 13: 9780826128560

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company, 2006

Synopsis

"Listed in Today's Books, Book Register as a "!!!Must Read" title.

This book is really a manual that every therapist should have, if he or she does not already have the knowledge and insight contained within its pages. ...Infinitely enjoyable"--PsycCRITIQUES

Religious upbringing influences people in ways that are difficult or impossible to describe; this book provides a "window on their world." The Psychologies of Religion examines the thinking, personality, and development processes as well as specific clinical concerns of clients who are members of particular religious groups. Each contributing author brings dual expertise to their chapters, expertise about a particular religion and psychological sophistication; a look from the inside out. In addition, the book covers possible future religious development as spiritualism beings to replace institutional religion and as religious choice replaces religious constraint.

All therapists who want to understand how religious people really think will find this book helpful.

About this title

From the Publisher:

"This edited volume provides a treasury of theoretically and clinically useful information about many of the world's religions. It provides valuable insights into the implications of various theologies and religious cultures for epistemology, personality theory, psychological health and illness, and theories of therapeutic change. These treasures of knowledge from the world's great religions could help inform and enrich psychological theory, research, and practice. The book should especially prove valuable for clinicians by helping them better understand and work more effectively with their clients, especially those who are religiously affiliated or spiritually-oriented." P. Scott Richards, Ph.D. Past-President, Division 36 (Psychology of Religion) of the American Psychological Association Author of "A Spiritual Strategy for Counseling and Psychotherapy" "Drs E.Thomas Dowd and Steven Lars Nielsen have done a remarkably comprehensive job of stating the wide diversity of religious expression. Psychotherapists will benefit from reading their book".

Albert Ellis PhD, President Emeritus, Albert Ellis Institute

From the Back Cover:

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About this edition

• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0826128564
• ISBN 13: 9780826128560
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 344
• Editor: E. Thomas Dowd, Stevan Nielson