Description
Book SynopsisThis is a first-of-its-kind text that successfully accomplishes a full integration of psychology and theology with the goal of endorsing a biblical psychology that can guide Christ-centered counseling for Christian professionals and counselors.
Table of ContentsTable of Contents Tables Figures Acknowledgments Introduction 1.Values and Worldview Clarification 2.Reclaiming a Biblical Psychology 3.Diverse Strategies in Christian Counseling 4.The Integration of Theology and Psychology 5.God, Client, and Therapist in Christian Counseling 6.A Biblical Strategy for Christian Counseling 7.Practitioner and Client Assessment 8.Resolving Root Issues in the Marketplace 9.Counseling Assistance Tool Kit 10.Professional Christian Therapy and the Church Community 11.Professional Accountability Relationships with Authority Appendix A: Spiritual Conflict Integration in Psychotherapy Appendix B: The Role of Psychiatry in Managed Care Appendix C: Care Ministries Within the Church Appendix D: Professional Forms Appendix E: Steps to Freedom in Christ Notes Index Tables 1.1Four Western Worldview Models 6.1 Effect of the Fall on Humanity 6.2 United with Christ 6.3 Levels of Conflict 136 6.4 Levels of Resolution 137 8.1 Critical Impairments 202 8.2 Impairments in the Four Realms of Human Beings 203 8.3 Impairments in the Wholistic Realm 209 9.1 Season of Loss 247 10.1 Basic Level Training 319 10.2 Advanced Level Training 10.3 Schedule for Basic Level Training: Sixteen-Week Format 10.4 Schedule for Basic Level Training: Four-Weekend Format A.1 Follow-up Results on Self-rated Scale Figures 2.1 The Excluded Middle 2.2 A Balanced Worldview 3.1 Clinical Approaches to Psychotherapy 4.1 Original Creation of Humanity 4.2 Role of the Physical Body 4.3 The Human Brain 5.1 Role of God in Therapy 5.2 God’s Sovereignty 6.1 Personal Disciplines: Without Christ at Center 6.2 Personal Disciplines: With Christ at Center 7.1 Barren Tree 8.1 Four Realms of Human Beings: A Nonbiblical Worldview 8.2 Five Realms of Human Beings: A Biblical Worldview 9.1 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: The Game 9.2 Pair Bonding 9.3 Addiction Cycle 10.1 A Model for Integration A.1 Spiritual Warfare: The Enemy’s Deception A.2 Spiritual Warfare: The Reality
