Ministry with Persons with Mental Illness and Their Families
Overview
In this work, psychiatrists and pastoral theologians come together in an interdisciplinary, collaborative effort to ensure accuracy of information concerning the medical dimensions of mental illness, interpret these illnesses from a Christian perspective, and make suggestions relative to effective ministry. Readers will learn how science and a faith tradition can not only coexist, but work in tandem to alleviate the pain of the afflicted and affected.
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- Interprets mental illness from a Christian and medical perspective
- Offers suggestions to incorporate both theology and science into effective ministry
- Analyzes how science and faith can work together in mental health
Top Highlights
“The hurdle of first dealing with the disgrace shame is monumental in the person afflicted” (Page 21)
“starts with empathetic listening, taking people seriously, and not denying or minimizing symptoms” (Page 18)
“depression is, at its core, a brain disease, its effects in the body are far-reaching.” (Page 17)
“that has an adverse impact on those who are close t” (Page 21)
“The purpose of this book is to develop an integrated and interrelated approach that honors the work of the specialists in psychiatry, psychology, and theology. It presents this approach as a dialogue between the disciplines so that each in her or his own specialty might work in partnership and not at cross-purposes, as often has been the case in dealing with mentally ill people.” (Page 5)
A fascinating and insightful book that draws together theology and professional mental health care together in ways that are creative and deeply illuminating. For pastors who need to understand how to deal effectively and compassionately with mental health issues this is an ideal book.
—John Swinton, chair of divinity and religious studies, University of Aberdeen
Defying social and religious stigma, many of the authors write of living with or loving someone with psychiatric illness, openly using their first-person experience as a resource. This excellent guide goes way beyond the norm—use it for classes in your congregation and in your school!
—Kathleen J. Greider, Edna and Lowell Craig Professor of practical theology, spiritual care, and counseling, Claremont School of Theology
- Title: Ministry with Persons with Mental Illness and Their Families
- Authors: Robert H. Albers, William H. Meller, Steven D. Thurber
- Publisher: Fortress Press
- Print Publication Date: 2012
- Logos Release Date: 2013
- Pages: 256
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Church work with the mentally ill; Mentally ill › Pastoral counseling of; Pastoral psychology
- Resource ID: LLS:MINMENTALILL
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T04:34:56Z
Robert H. Albers is distinguished visiting professor of pastoral care at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities.
William H. Meller, MD, practices psychiatry in Maple Grove and Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Steven D. Thurber, PhD, LP, ABPP, practices clinical psychology in Willmar, Minnesota.