{"product_id":"cbt-and-christianity-9780470683248","title":"CBT and Christianity","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCBT AND CHRISTIANITY\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA surprisingly satisfying read that refreshed my perspective on, and deepened my understanding of, two topics that have long seemed overly familiar. This work underscores how much of contemporary thinking has been anticipated by the ancients or just how much new thinking' is a recapitulation of the old, but does so in a thoroughly original way.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMurray J. Dyck, \u003ci\u003ePhD, Professor of Clinical Psychology, Griffith University\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is an empirically supported treatment, many behavioural and analytical psychotherapists also recognize the healing potential of religious belief. \u003ci\u003eCBT and Christianity \u003c\/i\u003eoffers CBT therapists an authoritative, practical, and comprehensive resource for counselling clients with an allegiance to the Christian faith. This innovative new treatment approach compares the teachings of Jesus to contemporary cognitive and mindfulness-based therapies, describing a variety of successful a\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Figures xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Boxes xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Tables xiv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xvi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthor’s Preface xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 Rationale for the Use of the Teachings of Jesus in CBT 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopics in Chapter 1 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA historical view of spirituality, religion and psychotherapy 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe development and dominance of cognitive therapy as a psychotherapy 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe importance of Christianity in the West 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe appreciation of the role of non‐specific factors in psychotherapy 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterest in the Buddhist technique of ‘mindfulness’ 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFindings relating religious adherence to positive mental and physical health 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe growing respect for cultural and individual differences 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe decline of logical positivism and the rise of postmodernism and social constructionist theory 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe question of a logical connection between cognitive therapy and the teachings of Jesus 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA general outline of the book 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Introduction to Cognitive Therapy 12\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopics in Chapter 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral aspects of psychotherapy 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe basis of cognitive therapy 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeck’s cognitive therapy 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRational emotive (behaviour) therapy 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchema therapy 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimilarities amongst the three main schools of cognitive therapy 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 The Context of the Teachings of Jesus 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopics in Chapter 3 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy we should consider the teachings of Jesus 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe records of Jesus the person 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe location of the teachings of Jesus 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe approach taken in this book towards the teachings of Jesus 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe historical context of the New Testament 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe social context of the New Testament 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStages in the early dissemination of the teachings of Jesus 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJesus’ own context 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe written Gospels 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 What Did Jesus Teach: A Biblical Scholarship Approach 60\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopics in Chapter 4 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe purpose of the chapter 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems with direct use of the Gospels 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary of factors influencing the content of the Gospels 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe historical Jesus and the Jesus of faith (and the inerrancy of scripture) 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiblical scholarship: Tracking the words and deeds of Jesus 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions about Jesus’ life, circumstances and characteristic behaviour 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJesus’ teachings as conveyed in words 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe proverbial sayings (apophthegms\/aphorisms) 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther kinds of sayings 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Comparison of Jesus’ Teaching with Cognitive Therapy: Part I: Logic 84\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopics in Chapter 5 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContent and process of thinking 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe nature of logic 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLogic in cognitive therapy 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLogic in the teaching of Jesus 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA method for comparing cognitive therapy with the teachings of Jesus 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJesus’ references to the use of logic 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparison of Jesus’ logic with cognitive therapy 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Comparison of Jesus’ Teaching with Cognitive Therapy: Part II: Content 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopics in Chapter 6 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe content of cognitive therapy 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe content of Jesus’ deeds 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe content of Jesus’ teachings as reported by experts 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe implicational content in Jesus’ teachings 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelationship of themes identified in the teachings of Jesus to cognitive therapy 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Approach to Using the Teachings of Jesus in CBT with Christians 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 A Schema‐Centred Model of Psychological Dysfunction 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopics in Chapter 7 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA schema‐centred model of psychological dysfunction 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment as therapy 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the intervention 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the results of assessment in conjunction with the rest of this book 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 New Life in Cognitive Therapy 200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopics in Chapter 8 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReasons for seeking therapy 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWays of doing therapy 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe need to address Christian issues in therapy 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreliminary considerations for doing cognitive therapy with Christians 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse of the scriptures in cognitive therapy 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWays of using scripture in cognitive therapy 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking choices 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommitment 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs it appropriate for a Christian to use logic? 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing logic like Jesus 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJesus’ view of logical errors 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValues 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Introduction to Content Interventions 226\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopics in Chapter 9 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview of content intervention 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with propositional content 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with implicational content 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 Resources for Using the Teachings of Jesus in CBT with Christians 239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Jesus and the Value of People 241\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopics in Chapter 10 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeachings relevant to the value of people 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial inclusion 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplicational work 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpersonal considerations 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe value of people 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoving 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Relationship to God, the World and the Future 271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopics in Chapter 11 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGod, the world and the future 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcceptance and trust versus fear and anxiety 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the future 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpiritual versus material concerns 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe relationship of Jesus’ teachings to the Jewish Law: Principle versus literal\/old versus new 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe inconsequential becomes greatly valuable 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 The Christian’s Behaviour 297\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopics in Chapter 12 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe relevance of Jesus’ teaching to the Christian’s behaviour 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommitment, allegiance, readiness 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is important versus what is not important 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssumption of status 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking for desires\/praying 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProphecy, signs, logic 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe relationships amongst intention, fantasy, action and responsibility 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Following Jesus: The Ongoing Dialectic 341\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopics in Chapter 13 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDialectics in clinical psychology 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsistency between cognitive therapy and the teaching of Jesus 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment for treatment 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommitment to therapy 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing logic like Jesus 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValues 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContent interventions 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTensions in the content of Jesus’ teaching 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResolution 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix 1: Life History Questionnaire 352\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix 2: Christian Values Rating Scale 357\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix 3: Some Useful Sets of Commentaries 358\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 366\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49525387526487,"sku":"9780470683248","price":32.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780470683248.jpg?v=1731860324","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/cbt-and-christianity-9780470683248","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}