What is Christian psychology and how does it differ from secular psychology?
5. What are the limitations of Christian psychology which invite partnership with spiritual care? 6. In what ways can Christian psychologists collaborate with clergy to provide spiritual care? Perils of Neglecting the Tools of the Christian Psychologist I ll begin with a summary reporting of a conversation I had in my office about 4 weeks ago. A single, female Lutheran school teacher requested an appointment. She said she would like to be seen as quickly as possible. During our first conversation, the following profile emerged: she had felt profoundly depressed for over 3 years; only recently had she sought counsel from her pastor; he told her that her depression was caused by guilt and shame; he encouraged her to participate in individual confession and absolution – she did, although feeling coerced to do so. “I didn t want him to be disappointed with me.” The depression didn t remit. She was ashamed to report that to her pastor. He informed her that we are all fallen creatures living
