Andrew V. Barber

Faithbook for Christian Counselors

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The holistic health perspective, being a predominant paradigm among healthcare practitioners, posits the need for wholeness in body, mind, and spirit. Typically, it is the spiritual domain that receives the least attention. Research has shown that the majority of people in the USA have a faith-based worldview, and many of them would like to address issues of spirituality during therapy. Faith based counseling has been demonstrated to be every bit as effective as traditional approaches, with the added benefit of spiritual growth. While clinicians acknowledge the importance of spirituality many lack training in this area. Education programs are beginning to incorporate spirituality as a means to facilitate therapy. Practitioners receiving such training find it an invaluable asset and apply it regularly. While there is a plethora of research indicating the benefits of infusing spirituality into counseling, there is scant evidence suggesting that this treatment approach is harmful in any way. Of course it is not recommended for clientele who decline this option. This textbook provides proven methods and interventions commonly addressed in therapy with the addition of a spiritual component, emphasizing but not limited to Christianity. Provided with each topic are the intervention, objective, goal, discussion, activity, and scriptural references. Applications include individual, group, marital, and family therapy. The book is recommended for professionals in all three domains of holistic health: psychiatrists, nurses, occupational and physical therapists; counselors, psychologists, and social workers; clergymen and women, Bible teachers, parents and caregivers; and also for self-help purposes. Thus, the book is not meant to be used exclusively by mental health workers, but is for anyone who seeks help or provides help during crisis, conflict, or suffering. Since some people will prefer that spirituality not be addressed in therapy, the procedures can be applied without the religious or scriptural component.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Special Delivery Press
• Seitenzahl: 406
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Oktober 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 280mm x 216mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 1017g
• ISBN-13: 9780966970241
• ISBN-10: 0966970241
• Artikelnr.: 46875349

Autorenporträt

Andrew Barber has a Doctorate in Psychology, Masters in Guidance and Counseling, and Bachelors in Art. He has had successful and prosperous careers as a Research Psychologist, Counselor/Therapist, and Academician. He has extensive skill in several disciplines to include Psychotherapy (every age from 4 to 84), Teaching (every level from first grade through graduate school), Scientific Research (basic, clinical, and applied), Test and Evaluation (military systems), Human Factors Engineering, Defense Industry Consulting, Counselor Supervision, Program Management, and Executive Administration. He has numerous technical publications to his credit (over 30), has conducted high-level briefings, and has presented research papers at professional conferences. After honorably completing his military service as an Airborne Infantryman with the 82nd Airborne Division, he enrolled in college as an art student, earning his Bachelor Degree and becoming a Certified Teacher. Then he worked as a Caseworker and Counselor during which he completed his Master Degree. His knowledge of experimental design and statistics, and his investigation and work with adolescent runaways landed him into the field of psychological research. While working as a Military Scientist and Statistician, he obtained his Doctorate Degree, progressing to the level of Senior Research Psychologist. Eventually he became a Consultant to the Defense Industry, providing expertise in the areas of human behavior and performance; ergonomics and man-machine systems; military tactics and doctrine; research methodology, experimentation, data reduction and analysis; and technical proposal writing. He held security clearances up to Top Secret/NATO Secret. Dr. Barber then returned to academia and counseling, setting up his clinical practice. He became a Professor of Counseling, Psychology, Religion, and other subjects and was recruited to serve as the Campus Chair for the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at a nationwide university. After two years, he was promoted to Director of Academic Affairs for two major campuses. His next position was Director of Clinical Support Services at a Community Health Center, where he served as resident Psychotherapist and Director of Mental Health and Health Education operations for three clinics including the Opportunity Center for the Homeless. Later he became the Lead Therapist and Program Manager for adult units at a large Psychiatric Hospital. He was soon promoted to Program Director, where he was in charge of the Addictions (rehabilitation) Unit, the Psychiatric Intensive Care/Rapid Crisis Stabilization Unit, and the Pain Management Program. He also served as the Director of the Department of Intake and Assessment Services, an executive position. Dr. Barber has maintained a private practice in Counseling and Consulting for 25 years, he teaches workshops and classes, and he mentors professionals, interns, and students in the areas of psychotherapy and faith-based counseling. He served as a Clinical Consultant for the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) and was a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) and the American Counseling Association (ACA). Summary: Andrew V Barber PhD is a counselor, educator, analyst, author, publisher, apologist, biblical scholar, and lifetime Christian. He has worked as a research psychologist, professor, program manager, department director, consultant and mentor in psychiatric, university, and research settings. He has a private practice specializing in faith-based counseling, and is author of Faithbook for Christian Counselors.