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Record Nr.

UNINA9910810388103321

Autore

Schwartz Matthew B.

Titolo

Biblical stories for psychotherapy and counseling : a sourcebook / / Matthew B. Schwartz, Kalman J. Kaplan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York : , : Routledge, , 2012

ISBN

1-315-80868-4

1-317-78727-7

0-7890-2212-5

1-317-78728-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (238 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

KaplanKalman J

Disciplina

296.3/71

296.371

Soggetti

Psychology and religion

Psychoanalysis and religion

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

First published by the Haworth Pastoral Press, 2004.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction The Greek Bias in Medicine The Greek Bias in Psychology and Psychiatry Biblical Stories Chapter 1. Self-Esteem: Strengths, Sources, Disabilities, and Healing Introduction The Basis of Self-Image: Adam and Narcissus Definitions of Strength: David and Goliath Dealing with Special Gifts: Samson and Delilah The Source of Health: Elisha and Naaman The Foundation of Self-Esteem: Saul The Courage to Emigrate: Abraham Chapter 2. Obligations and Loyalty to Self and Others Introduction Assuming Responsibility for Others: Jonah Assuming Responsibility for Self: Lot's Wife Singing One's Own Song: Miriam Completing Another's Vision: Joshua and Moses Friendship and Love: David and Jonathan Saving One's People: Esther Chapter 3. Making Difficult Decisions Introduction Weighing Abilities: Rebecca and Her Two Sons Focusing on One's Main Aim: Sarah and Hagar Distinguishing Motivations: Michal, David, and Saul Two Views of Wisdom: Solomon and the Two Mothers Two Types of Giving: Cain and Abel Chapter 4. Commandments, Oaths, Parables, and Temptations Introduction Dealing with Commandments: Abraham and Isaac Dealing with Oaths: Jephthah and His Daughter Communicating Through



Parables: Nathan and David Dealing with Temptations: Adam and Eve Rejecting Temptations: Joseph and Potiphar's Wife Chapter 5. Good and Bad Anger Introduction Confronting Immorality: Phinehas Taking Revenge: Simeon and Levi Misplaced Mercy, Misplaced Violence: King Saul Protecting the Innocent: Moses Escaping Cynicism: Hezekiah versus Rabshakeh Chapter 6. Various Disorders Introduction Overcoming Eating Disorders: Adam and Eve versus Erysichthon Drunkenness and Disrespect: Noah Work versus Workaholism: Adam Unrealistically Heavy Burdens: Cain Hoarding or Enjoying: Manna Chapter 7. Overcoming Family Problems Introduction Forgiving Deceit: Rachel and Jacob Covering a Family Problem: Achan Overcoming a Bad Start: David and Bathsheba Wise Mate Selection: Rebecca, Isaac, and Eliezer Kindness for Kindness: Boaz and Ruth Chapter 8. Parental Blessings, Permission, and Support Introduction Being Careful with a Blessing: Isaac and His Sons Spreading the Blessing Around: Joseph and His Brothers Supporting One's Son: Hannah and Samuel Reciprocity Between Generations: Naomi and Ruth Controlling One's Daughter: Lot Chapter 9. Good and Bad Development Introduction Amoral Intellectualism: Balaam Totalitarian Utopianism: The Tower of Babel Acquiring Wisdom: Solomon Undone by Ambition: Jeroboam Using Others: Amnon Chapter 10. Recovery from Misfortune, Weariness, Loss, and Disability Introduction Dealing with Disaster: Jeremiah Feeling Rejected: The Curser Aging: Ecclesiastes The Experience of Almost-Loss: Sarah Dealing with Disability: Moses and Aaron Knowing That Life Has Meaning: The Fugitive Chapter 11. Suicide Prevention Introduction Recovering form Weariness: Elijah Feeling Overwhelmed: Moses Friends in Need: Job Abandonment: David Protected Regression: Jonah versus Narcissus Epilogue: Freud, Oedipus, and the Hebrew Bible Bibliography <l

Sommario/riassunto

This essential sourcebook organizes the age-old wisdom of the Bible, with episodes that can shed light on specific psychological issues. For psychotherapists, these Biblical foundation stories can be used as a basis for integrating spirituality into psychotherapy.