Psychology has exploded across the academic and popular landscape in the last hundred years. Dozens of schools of thought have arisen and thousands of books have been written on the nature of our personalities, our development, our relationships and our inner well-being. All of this has been of interest (and sometimes of concern) to Christians because of the importance we place on a correct understanding of human nature. Psychology often seems disconnected from, if not antithetical to, Christian perspectives on life. How do we relate our cherished Christian beliefs about persons to what secular versions of psychology tell us? In this book are gathered four models of the relationship of psychology and Christianity. David Powlison (Westminster Theological Seminary) offers the biblical counseling model. The levels-of-explanation model is advanced by David G. Myers (Hope College), while Gary Collins (former executive director of American Association of Christian Counselors) introduces the integration model. The Christian psychology model is put forth by Robert C. Roberts (Baylor University). Each of the contributors responds to the other essayists, noting points of agreement as well as problems they see. Editors Eric L. Johnson and Stanton L. Jones also provide an introduction to the history of Christians and psychology as well as a conclusion that considers what might bind the four views together and how a reader might evaluate the relative strengths and weaknesses of each view.

Psychology & Christianity : Four Views

Religion & Spirituality

David Powlison

Gary R. Collins

David G.Myers

Robert C. Roberts

Christian Books & Bibles

IVP Academic

This book explores the effects of change, looks at families in the midst of crises, and helps families prepare for the transition into the 21st century.

Family Shock: Keeping Families Strong in the Midst of Earthshaking Change

Politics & Social Sciences

Sociology

Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

Among the many and fascinating topics this book covers are:* How the brain and mind are related* How the mind influences sickness and restores health* How athletes prepare their minds for peak performance* Why minds get depressed, anxious, or angry* How the mind is influenced by dreams and religious experiences* How minds are attacked by the devil, molded by prayer and influenced by the Holy Spirit* What the Bible means by "renewed" minds and the "mind of Christ"*How humor, hypnosis, or a positive mental attitude can influence the mind* Why some minds are especially creative, mature, or stable* How the mind can be manipulated, changed, and developed

The magnificent mind

Word Books

This series will provide help to professional counselors, pastors, and thoughtful lay people who are searching for assistance or up-to-date information on particular issues. Edited by Dr. Gary Collins, who is also general editor of the Resources for Christian Counseling Series. Contemporary Christian Counseling is a 12-book series that's not highly technical, but more serious than a self-help volume. Each volume combines both theoretical and practical information on relevant topics of the 90's.

Baby Boomer Blues (Contemporary Christian Counseling)

Timothy E. Clinton

Parenting & Relationships

W Pub Group

This proven "course" in pastoral counseling has been extensively expanded and revised by the author to include recent developments and research, new resources, and attention to newly urgent needs such as AIDS and eating disorders. Written with clarity and warmth, this volume builds on biblical foundations and reflects the author's practical experiences.

Christian Counseling: A Comprehensive Guide

Christian counselling

Word

Living in Peace: The Psychology of Interpersonal Relations

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Key Publishers

Helping people grow: Practical approaches to Christian counseling

Vision House

This companion to the third edition of Christian Counseling will help readers apply their knowledge to real cases. It presents stories that illustrate the material that is discussed abstractly in Christian Counseling.  Each chapter begins with a brief introduction followed by the case story or stories and three sets of questions designed by Gary Collins to help the reader or group explore the subtleties and details of Christian Counseling. The Discussion Questions focus primarily on the case and raise questions about how the counselee might best be helped. The General Questions focus more broadly on relevant issues that are suggested by the presented case but may extend beyond the case. The Personal Reflection Questions are written for the reader/counselor to reflect on ways in which the case and the topics under discussion could apply personally to the reader.

Christian Counseling Casebook

History

Thomas Nelson Publishers

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