Reviewing each
of the submissions for Soul & Spirit
has broadened my intellectual horizons.
For each issue, we are treated to a wide variety of articles submitted
by the authors. The pages of my
dictionary are slightly more frayed as my vocabulary expands by reading the
authors and having to look up chosen words.
The articles also allow me to conceptually stretch as I think about
topics that I have not previously considered, particularly as I have been able
to see the implications of those concepts in real life.
In the present
issue, there is again satisfying variety.
On the historical end, Michael Haykin introduces us to Marcius, one of
the early church fathers with additional articles to come in the series. Dennis Morgan discusses John Calvin’s book, Psychopannia and how it relates to the
importance of personhood in the therapeutic encounter. On the more practical end, Fernando Garzon
discusses the popular therapeutic concept of mindfulness, suggesting a
distinctly Christian alternative. Phil
Monroe writes about how Christian psychologists might respond to trauma, with
particular attention to a multicultural context. Plus, Rick Sholette describes how we might
respond to difficult sessions with our clients.
Additionally, Keith Whitfield discusses the concept of goodness as a
useful Christian concept to explore.
Finally, Jim
Cofield and I each
provide book reviews of sorts.
As we are past
summer’s midpoint (at least for those on an academic calendar), I pray that you
are all faring well. I hope that these
short articles will challenge your thinking and help you to develop more deeply
as a Christian psychologist.
Grace and peace,
Jason Kanz, PhD,
ABPP
Marshfield Clinic
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