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

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

by KennethI.Pargament (Author)

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    Illustrated 2001

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Synopsis

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 of 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.

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Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 548
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: Guilford Press
Published: 29 Mar 2001
ISBN 10: 1572306645
ISBN 13: 9781572306646

Media Reviews
'This volume may be the best book on the psychology of religion in a generation or more. Well written and clearly outlined, it is grounded on an immense foundatino of empirical data.' - Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic; 'This thoroughly researched and well-written work should be on the reading list of every psychotherapist and counselor....Pargament is able in his concluding chapters to present very grounded and useful advice for how religious beliefs and experience could be better utilized in counseling situations, not only as immediate coping devices for current problems, but also as spurs to further psychological and emotional growth.' Journal of Religion and Health; 'As a textbook, The Psychology of Religion and Coping will provide students with a solid foundation and understanding of religion in the coping process... It fills a deep gap in the psychological literature, which for years has neglected perhaps the most important and common way that people cope with stress.' - Harold G. Koenig, MD, MHSc; 'A terrific book, especially for anyone who lives as closely to their own and others' search for meaning in stressful life experiences as chaplains do... Belongs in the hands of every professional chaplain.' - National Association of of Catholic Chaplains; 'A massive, scholarly, even-handed, level-headed book....It sets a new standard of excellence for works on religion and psychology.' - American Journal of Psychiatry
Author Bio
Kenneth I. Pargament, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at Bowling Green State University, where he is also Director of Clinical Training of the clinical psychology PhD program. He is coeditor of Forgiveness: Theory, Research, and Practice (with Michael E. McCullough and Carl E. Thoresen).