Religion and Spirituality in Psychotherapy : An Individual Psychology Perspective


Thor. Johansen
Bok Engelsk 2009 · Electronic books.
Utgitt
New York : : Springer Publishing Company, , 2009.
Omfang
1 online resource (237 p.)
Opplysninger
Description based upon print version of record.. - Contents; Preface; 1 Religion and Clinical Psychology: Recent Developments; 2 Alfred Adler and the Principles of Individual Psychology; 3 Adlerian Psychotherapy and the Religious Person; 4 Theories of Adler and the Christian Faith; 5 Adlerian Contributions to Pastoral Counseling; 6 Individual Psychology and Judaism: Common Themes; 7 Theories of Adler and the Islamic Faith; 8 Adler and the Paths to God: Hindu Philosophy and Individual Psychology; 9 Adler and the "Truth" of Human Existence: A Comparison of Buddhism and Individual Psychology; 10 Conclusions and Future Directions; References. - Index. - This book offers new possibilities for mental health professionals who are looking for ways to adapt traditional therapy and counseling techniques to address the spiritual and psychological issues their clients face. The author utilizes an Adlerian Individual Psychology perspective, which rejects biological determinism and focuses on the influence of powerful environmental factors on personality. This book provides specific methods and guidelines for applying Individual Psychology concepts to clients of each of the world's major religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, a
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