Christianity and Developmental Psychopathology: Foundations and Approaches
Overview
Since its origin in the early 1980s, the field of developmental psychopathology has become a highly influential framework for approaching the clinical treatment of children. Until now there has been no effort to integrate this framework with a Christian understanding of psychopathology.
The essays in this volume break new ground by providing Christian mental health professionals with a theoretically and empirically sound basis for working with children, adolescents and families. Throughout the book, the authors explore three integrative themes, looking at children as divine gifts, as persons and as agents in their own development.
Given the deep biblical and theological interest in children and the “least of these,” there is great potential in this integrative work for mutual enrichment. Christian insights help to prevent the scientific study of the developmental process from being reductive. At the same time, research into the biological, sociocultural and psychological dimensions of human development can serve to inform and guide Christian practices of care and hospitality toward children and families. Christianity and Developmental Psychopathology makes an important contribution to a conversation that is still in its infancy.
- Helps as a tool for Christian therapists, faculty and students
- Integrates a Christian viewpoint with developmental understanding of child psychopathology
- Helps developing and practicing Christian mental health professionals work competently with children, adolescents, and families
- Overview of Developmental Psychopathology and Integrative Themes
Intrapersonal Influences
- Temperament
- Emotion Regulation
Interpersonal Influences
- The Parent-Child Relationship
- The Marital and Parental Dyad
- Peer Relationships
Treatment and Prevention
- Prevention and the Promotion of Thriving
- Intervention: Applying a Developmental Psychopathology Framework
Application from Theoretical Orientations
- Psychodynamic and Attachment-Based Approaches to Treatment
- Behavioral Approaches to Treatment
- Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches to Treatment
- Family Systems Approaches to treatment
- Title: Christianity and Developmental Psychopathology: Foundations and Approaches
- Authors: Kelly S. Flanagan, Sarah E. Hall
- Publisher: IVP Academic
- Print Publication Date: 2014
- Logos Release Date: 2016
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Child psychopathology; Psychotherapy › Religious aspects
- ISBNs: 9780830895878, 9780830828555, 0830895876, 0830828559
- Resource ID: LLS:CHRSTNTYDPPRCHS
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T22:42:31Z