About the Author
About the Book
- PhD in clinical psychology from Vanderbilt University
- Licensed psychologist in Oregon
- Society for the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, author, and professor.
- Research interests include the integration of psychology and Christianity, positive psychology, and technology in psychology practice.
Conclusion
- Purpose of Book
- Organization
- Chapters-
- 1 Religion in the Counseling Office
- 2 Toward Psychological and Spiritual Health
- 3 Prayer
- 4 Scripture
- 5 Sin
- 5 Confession
- 7 Forgiveness
- 8 Redemption
Contributions: Text book, other books McMinn
1. Making the Best of Stress: How Life's Hassles Can Form the Fruit of the Spirit
2. The Jekyll/Hyde Syndrome: Controlling Inner Conflict through Authentic Living
3. Cognitive Therapy Techniques in Christian Counseling
4.Christians in the Crossfire (written with James D. Foster).
Pros and Con
Pros:
- Many sections in each chapter.
- scenarios and vignettes for practice and to allow counselors to relate to the issues.
- commonly asked questions by Christian counselors.
- specific techniques of how to do each of the topics mentioned in the book
- Different perspectives from valid sources such as Journals, organizations, and clinicians in the field.
- Provides great resources such additional readings, acknowledgements, and a bibliography at the end of each chapter.
Cons:
- Written specifically for self-identified Christian Counselors not someone questioning it direct opinions.
- The author assumes that the reader wants to integrate Biblical and Christian foundations in counseling.
- Persuasive manner attempting to convince the reader that his way is the correct way of doing things.
- Long, could have included additional topics such as specific problems with marriage, parenting, etc.
- Statistics were not always cited making it difficult to track and confirm.
Research
- Bible- 1990-1995 word BIble included in 105 articles referenced in psychLit.
- Dr. Eric Johnson- B.Th., Toronto Baptist Seminary; M.A.C.S., Calvin College; M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State University
- Theologian Anthony Hoekema
- Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS)
Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling
Mark R. Mcminn