An Integrative Approach to Psychotherapy: A Case Study of Ms. B

In the case of Ms. B, the integration of faith and psychology was a critical approach facilitating the achievement of several treatment gains. This article provides a glimpse into a therapeutic relationship that acknowledged and provided space for the faith life and experience of the client, which p...

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Published in:Journal of psychology and theology
Main Author: Fortson, Leah S. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing [2018]
In: Journal of psychology and theology
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Depression / Psychotherapy / Faith / Idea of God / Self-image
RelBib Classification:AE Psychology of religion
CB Christian life; spirituality
NBC Doctrine of God
NBE Anthropology
ZD Psychology
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)
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Summary:In the case of Ms. B, the integration of faith and psychology was a critical approach facilitating the achievement of several treatment gains. This article provides a glimpse into a therapeutic relationship that acknowledged and provided space for the faith life and experience of the client, which proved to be the gateway that led her to symptom relief. Utilizing time-limited dynamic psychotherapy, Ms. B was able to attain new knowledge and have new experiences that had implications for her perceptions of God and her perceptions of herself.
ISSN:2328-1162
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of psychology and theology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0091647118767983