Between Jesus and the Black Dog: Christian Faith and Depression
Ebook
Overview
Christians have a special worldview affecting how they experience depression, the “common cold” afflicting our emotional well-being, and that is the focus of this short book. In it, Christians and the important people in their support networks will read about the good news and the bad, the blessings and pitfalls that a Christian faith brings to the problem of managing depressions. The book is hopeful without being simplistic, and it is steadfast in its commitment to the goal of human flourishing in a problematic world.
“Many people, including Christians, experience depression at
some point in their journey through life. This insightful text is
an important resource for anyone interested in the intersection of
Christianity and depression, including clergy, helping
professionals, Christians wrestling with depression, and those that
care about them.”
—David R. Hodge, author of Spiritual Assessment in Social Work
and Mental Health Practice
“Rothery and McLaughlin share profound insights as people of faith
and mental health professionals in this engaging book. They present
creative ways for Christians to flourish in response to depression,
personal spiritual struggles, and awareness of human suffering by
drawing on supports from Christian faith and faith communities,
loved ones, prayer and meditation, and helping professionals in the
mental health field. The virtues of faith, hope, and love infuse
this book.”
—Edward R. Canda, co-author of Spiritual Diversity in Social
Work Practice: The Heart of Helping ,third edition
- Title: Between Jesus and the Black Dog: Christian Faith and Depression
- Authors: Michael Rothery, Anne-Marie McLaughlin
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Print Publication Date: 2021
- Logos Release Date: 2021
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781666701401, 9781666701388, 9781666701395, 1666701408, 1666701386, 1666701394
- Resource ID: LLS:9781666701401
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T19:48:54Z
Michael Rothery is a professor emeritus at the University of
Calgary, where he taught courses about mental health services for
many years. He has written and edited other books on helping people
and their families, and also on respecting research methods for
studying such services. His teaching and research have always been
informed by his prior practice as a social worker providing
outpatient mental health counseling.
Anne-Marie McLaughlin is an associate professor in the Faculty of
Social Work, University of Calgary, with a strong interest in
professional practice and the translation of values and ethics into
practice. She has published in the area of social justice and
social work practice and has a practice background in community
mental health.