Introduction to Psychology and Counseling: Christian Perspectives and Applications
From the Back Cover
This standard introduction to psychology and counseling offers an explanation of classic theory and a holistic Christian view of humanity and counseling. The book includes over one hundred "spotlights" (brief essays featuring persons, ideas, and applications relevant to Christian counseling), copious illustrations, a glossary explaining technical terms, and thorough indexes. The text, organized according to the way introductory counseling courses are taught, serves as a helpful reference tool of enduring value.Subject areas include:• personality• classic psychological theory• the biological basis of behavior• emotions and motivation• memory, cognition, self-concept• child and adult development• sensation and perception• social psychology• individual and family counseling• psychology of religion• abnormal psychology• individual and group therapy
About the Author
Paul D. Meier, MD, is a psychiatrist and cofounder of Meier Clinics, a national chain of Christian counseling clinics. He previously taught at Dallas Theological Seminary. Frank B. Minirth, MD, is a psychiatrist and is founder and president of the Minirth Clinic. He is also an adjunct professor at Dallas Theological Seminary. Frank B. Wichern (PhD, Emory University) is a licensed clinical psychologist in Texas and Colorado. Donald E. Ratcliff (PhD, University of Georgia) is Price-LeBar Professor of Christian Education at Wheaton College.
- Hardcover: 368 pages
- Publisher: Baker Academic; 2 edition (August 1, 1991)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0801062756
- ISBN-13: 978-0801062759
- Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7 x 1.2 inches
- Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
