Religion That Heals, Religion That Harms: A Guide for Clinical Practice

by James L. Griffith

From James L. Griffith, well known for his work on harnessing the healing potential of religion and spirituality, this book helps clinicians to intervene effectively in situations where religion is causing harm. Vivid examples illustrate how religious beliefs and practices may propel suicide, violence, self-neglect, or undue suffering in the face of medical or emotional challenges. Griffith also unravels the links between psychiatric illness and distorted religious experience. He demonstrates empathic, respectful ways to interview patients who disdain contact with mental health professionals, yet whose religious lives put themselves or others at risk. The book incorporates cutting-edge research on the psychology of religion and social neuroscience.

274 pages, Hardcover

First published August 9, 2010

Reviews

[Marleen Lusmägi · Rating 5 out of 5]

vot see on üks parimaid raamatuid, mis uurib religioonseid mõttemaailmaid läbi psühholoogia ja ma olen õnnelik, et keegi on need ideed paberile maha kirjutanud. :333

[Eve Lumerto · Rating 4 out of 5]

So glad someone has written a book like this.