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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewUnfortunately, for various reasons, halachic involvement in issues related to mental health is in its infancy. Therefore, the efforts of Dr. Seymour Hoffman, who has edited a collection of selected articles that deal with the interface of psychotherapy and Judaism and encourages collaboration between mental health practitioners and torah scholars, are very welcome. The articles contribute to a deeper understanding of a variety of halachic questions involved in mental health issues and the practice of psychotherapy, and in defining the specific roles and functions of rabbis and psychotherapists in helping people with emotional and psychological problems. -- Naphtali Bar-Ilan
This small volume tackles head-on a large topic: the interface between Judaism and Psychology and Psychotherapy. In 11 diverse chapters, issues that are relevant to the therapeutic interaction, amongst others, are explored by an eclectic group of mental health professionals. The papers are user-friendly, down-to-earth, yet infused with an interesting combination of psychological as well as Jewish concepts and ideas. This book is well worth reading. -- Stanley Schneider, Professor and Chairman, Integrative Psychotherapy Program, Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Israel; Training and Supervising Psyc
Mental health practitioners, rabbis, as well as those interested in the interface of psychology, psychotherapy, and Judaism, will find interest and benefit from reading this book. -- Professor Lily Dimitrovsky * Foreword Reviews *
Table of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 Foreword Part 3 Part I: Psychology and Judaism Chapter 4 Increasing Clergy-Clinician Cooperation through Education and Dialogue Chapter 5 Accidental Death: A New Look at an Ancient Model Chapter 6 Homosexuality: A Religious and Political Analysis Chapter 7 Rabbinic Insights into Behavior Change Chapter 8 Helpmates: Mother and Father as Cotherapy Model Chapter 9 Manipulation in Psychotherapy: Rabbinic View Part 10 Part II: Psychotherapy and Judaism Chapter 11 The Care of the Ultra-orthodox Community Chapter 12 Initial Religious Counseling for a Male Orthodox Adolescent Homosexual Chapter 13 Rabbinic Interventions in Cases of Pathological Guilt Chapter 14 Psychotherapy and Honoring Parents Chapter 15 Halacha and Psychological Treatment Dilemmas and Conflicts
