The Theory of Christian Psychology


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The Theory of Christian Psychology comes from the worldview that sees humanity as the object of a love relationship with Jesus Christ. Parallel to Buddhist forms of Psychology, The Theory of Christian Psychology meets the worldwide Christian population need for its own Psychology. The Theory of Christian Psychology presents a flexible foundation, addressing personality with full humanity dimension, integrating principles of clinical psychology found in Psychoanalytic Psychodynamic Psychology. Soundly Biblical and non-denominational it focuses on key precepts that bind Christianity together. The Theory of Christian Psychology bridges clinical psychology and theology in an intersection of power accessibility. Psychology has been culture alien to Christianity. I have been asked to leave churches who only need God when they discovered I was a psychologist, and criticized by others, who only need psychology. Sound psychological principles are inherent throughout the Bible. There is no dichotomy necessary. We just need to speak the same language to clearly see the intersection. Issues addressed in The Theory of Christian Psychology carry relevancy for law and education. Her fi rst book, Dr. Klostreich plans to continue to write and speak. She is initiating The Institute for Christian Psychology to offer seminars, training, certification and ongoing research.




Limning the Psyche


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Sixteen essays by respected psychologists, theologians, and philosophers look at the practice of psychology from a Christian perspective and explore the implications of the Christian view of human nature.




Psychology & Christianity


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This collection of essays edited by Eric Johnson and Stanton Jones offers four different models for the relationship between Christianity and psychology.




Relational Integration of Psychology and Christian Theology


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Relational Integration of Psychology and Christian Theology offers an in-depth, interdisciplinary relational framework that integrates theology, psychology, and clinical and other applications. Building on existing models and debates about the relationship between psychology and theology, the authors provide a much-needed examination of the actual interpersonal dynamics of integration and its implications for training and clinical practice. Case studies from a variety of clinical and educational contexts illustrate and support the authors’ model of relational integration. Using an approach that is sensitive to theological diversity and to social context, this book puts forward a theological and therapeutic framework that values diversity, the repairing of ruptures, and collaboration.




The Theory of Christian Psychology


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This study builds the theoretical basis for Christian Psychology. A review of the fields of psychology, science and culture are all shown to call for the development of Christian Psychology. the third and fourth psychologies, Existential-humanistic, and Transpersonal are based on Eastern spirituality that is in opposition to Christianity, creating inherent presuppositional conflicts that compromise clinician and patient who hold personal Christian belief/values. the existence and critical nature of persuppositions is addressed. the convergence of a Biblical Worldview and the current Age of Interrelatedness are discussed as is the status of Christianity as a World Religion. Christanity is defined, professional psychoanalytic psychodynamic psychology is defined. the concept of Christianity as a Culture, distinctly separate from the church is introduced. Christian Culture is defined as spanning time, age, culture, race, gender, nation, language and creed, and is shown to have significant positive effects upon population demographics. Proof of the presence and effects of evil and miracles as they impact theory and treatment are discussed through historical literature. the Theory of Christian Psychology takes contemporary Psychoanalytic Object Relations Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and together with Christianity whose foundation is a Biblical Worldview as seen reflected in the Culture of Christianity, interprets each into the language of the other, demonstrating their convergence. With paradigm shifts and theory extention, the two become a powerful theory/therapy that shortens treatment time and creates deep, enduring healing. the work adds to Object Relations theory for Christian Psychology presenting an Interdiagnostic Continuum and a related sequential Psychological Developmental Stages of Attachment seen as a design of normalcy processes, placed within a multi-dimensional definition of the relational environment. Together this is seen as reflecting the heart of God and Object Relations theory, merged as Christian Psychology.







Psychology and Christianity


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How are Christians to understand and undertake the discipline of psychology? This question has been of keen interest because of the importance we place on a correct understanding of human nature.This collection of essays edited by Eric Johnson and Stanton Jones offers four different models for the relationship between Christianity and psychology.




The Theory and Practice of Christian Psychology in Europe


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A view of human nature generally undergirds approaches to mental health and flourishing. Spirituality is accepted by most cultures as an integral part of human nature and cannot be ignored when attempting to take care of our suffering and promoting flourishing. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in December 2019 caused worldwide shock and ripped at the very fabric of society. Everybody was affected by the threat of the illness and loss of lives. The disastrous economic impact is still felt in many parts of the world. In this book, a combination of Christian faith and scientific knowledge is presented as an answer to the question of human suffering. Individual and collective suffering are addressed by various articles and therapeutic models. The book further serves to deepen understanding of the value of spiritual knowledge and insight in therapy for both Christian and non-Christian therapists, in respect of both theory and practice. The content covers a wide range of topics, including collective suffering, individual suffering due to abuse, elements of Christian psychotherapy, the role of conscience and faith in healing, spiritual maturity, and a Christian view of identity in a digital age.




Psychology and Psychotherapy in the Perspective of Christian Anthropology


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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.




Psychology in the Spirit


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Can real change happen in the human soul? Is it possible to have truly healthy relationships? Is psychology something that can help us see reality as God sees it? John H. Coe and Todd W. Hall tackle these and other provocative questions in this next volume of the Christian Worldview Integration Series which offers an introduction to a new approa...