Introduction to Psychology and Counseling: Christian Perspectives and Applications - Hardcover

Minirth, Frank B.; Wichern, Frank B.; Meier, Paul D.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0801062756 ISBN 13: 9780801062759

Publisher: Baker Academic, 1991

Synopsis

This standard Christian introduction to psychology has been refined, updated, and reorganized with more information on counseling and ministry applications.

About this title

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0801062756
• ISBN 13: 9780801062759
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 368