The Psychology of Religion and Coping: Theory, Research, Practice

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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 616 EAN: 9781572306646 ISBN: 1572306645 Label: The Guilford Press Manufacturer: The Guilford Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 548 Publication Date: 2001-02-15 Publisher: The Guilford Press Studio: The Guilford Press
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Editorial Reviews: When faced with a crisis, why do some people turn to religion to help them cope, while others turn away? Is religious belief merely a defense or a form of denial? Is spirituality a help or a hindrance in times of stress? Building a much-needed bridge between two different worlds of thought and practice--religion and psychology-- this volume sensitively interweaves theory with first-hand accounts, clinical insight, and scientific research. The book underscores the need for greater sensitivity to religion and spirituality in the context of helping relationships, and suggests a range of ways that faith might be used more fully to help people in crisis.
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: indispensible Comment: A serious scholar of psychology and religion should have this book prominently displayed on the bookshelf, particularly those with a clinical bent. In fact, a good clinical psychologist would benefit from this one too, as often patients turn to religion in their attemtpts to cope, yet clinicians receive little to no training on the subject of religion. Customer Rating: Summary: Extremely important research! Comment: This was a key reference book when I wrote "Spiritual Health Psychology" (ISBN: 0966841735). Dr. Pargament has helped to establish the scientific link between the endorsement of religious beliefs and behaviors and a healthier lifestyle. Must reading for any therapist and/or scientist who wants to fully understand the link between religion and health. Customer Rating: Summary: An excellent integration of religion and psychology Comment: Pargament provides an excellent summary of the clinical, research, and theological lierature on religion as it relates to coping and well-being. he also develops a useful,jargon-free framework for integrating psychology and religion. This book will be of interest to mental health clinicians, researchers in the field, as well as members of the lay public. More Reviews