Pastoral Psychotherapy

The Pastoral Field Of Pastoral Psychotherapy Is Coming Ofage; Yet There Are Growing Pains. If One Looksat The Training Programs Offered By Colleges Anduniversities As Well As The Few Books Available On Themarket One Will Note A Paucity Of Psychodynamicunderstandings And Clinical Skills Being Taught. Theemphasis Is Either On Biblical-Based Counseling Or Generalpastoral Care. While There Is Nothing Necessarily Wrong Withthis The Lack Of Psychological Focus Is Evident. Pastoralpsychotherapy: An Introduction To The Clinical Practicefi Lls This Gap By Presenting A Psychodynamic Understandingand Approach To The Specifi C Psychological Challengespeople Often Have And Offers A Practical Spiritual Guide Toassist One In Lifes Journey.