In the recent past, there has been a general resurgence of investigative interest in the myriad relationships between psychology and Judaism, and more specifically between the latter and psychotherapy that has greatly enhanced our understanding of the interface between them. This book contributes to that worthwhile goal. Between its covers, one can find a collection of articles by orthodox rabbis, educators, and mental health professionals, which discuss and explore a wide spectrum of relevant and topics of concern to professionals and laymen. Controversial issues, such as the attitude of rabbis towards psychotherapy, clerical-clinician cooperation, and Judaism's view and attitude toward homosexuality are discussed in an open and forthright manner. It is expected that some readers may take exception to the views presented, which will, hopefully, enhance further deliberation on these topics. Throughout the book, rich clinical material is presented to guide the practitioner in treating the ultra-orthodox community; in depicting successful collaboration between rabbis and clinicians; and in enlightening the reader regarding the psychological wisdom and insights of the Jewish sages and religious leaders. Mental health professionals, religious leaders, and the general lay public who are interested in the interface between psychology, psychotherapy, and Judaism, will find this work informative, interesting, and stimulating.

Issues in Psychology, Psychotherapy, & Judaism

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Hoffman, Seymour

Psychology & Counseling

University Press of America

This work presents the use of dialectic psychotherapy. In this approach, two therapists treat the same individual, couple, family or group simultaneously and consistently take opposing roles. For example, one is provocative and confronts defences; the other is supportive and emphasises strengths.

Cotherapy with Individuals, Families, and Groups

Gafni, Sara

Mental Health

Jason Aronson, Inc.

This book contains articles authored by rabbis, mental health professionals and scholars on several sensitive and controver­sial topics in Judaism. The first half of the book deals with the extreme standards of sexual modesty and gender separation in the haredi, Gur Hasidim and Neturei Karta communities and the psychological and sociological ramifications. Also included are the views and reactions of rabbis and mental health practi­tioners regarding the issue of therapists treating patients of the opposite sex. In the second half of the book, the issue of homosexuality is discussed: How should one view homosexuality, how should the religious community relate to homosexuals in general and religious homosexuals in particular - and the issue of psychological treatment of homosexuals. Included also is a responsa (religious ruling) by a prominent rabbi regarding "couple" therapy with a suicidal homosexual. I believe that men­tal health practitioners, rabbis as well as the lay public will find the book interesting, informative and a worth while read. Frumi Gottlieb, M.S.W.

Standards of Sexual Modesty, Gender Separation and Homosexuality: Rabbinic and Psychological Views

Religion & Spirituality

Judaism

Golden Sky

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