Readings

People sometimes ask me about integration resources. I’ve listed a few here based on specific topics, as well as some general edited books on integration. This is certainly not an exhaustive list, and I will add as we go.

 

Edited/Collected Works on Integration

 

Johnson, E. L., & Jones, S. L. (Eds.) (2000). Psychology & Christianity: Four views. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.

 

Roberts, R. C. & Talbot, M. R. (Eds.). (1997). Limning the psyche: Explorations in Christian psychology. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans.

 

Stevenson, D. H., Eck, B. E., & Hill, P. C. (Eds.). Psychology & Christianity Integration: Seminal works that shaped the movement. Batavia, IL: Christian Association for Psychological Studies.

 

Theory

 

Beck, J. R., & Demarest, B. (2005). The human person in theology and psychology. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregal.

 

Canning, S. S., Pozzi, C. F., McNeil, J. D., & McMinn, M. R. (2000). Integration as service: Implications of faith-praxis integration for training. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 28 (3), 201-211.

 

Carter, J. & Narramore, B. (1979). The integration of psychology and theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.

 

Entwistle, D. N. (2004). Integrative approaches to psychology and Christianity. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock.

 

Evans, C. S. (1989). Wisdom and humanness in psychology: Prospects for a Christian approach. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker.

 

Roberts, R. C. (1993). Taking the word to heart: Self and other in an age of therapies. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans.

 

Van Leeuwen, M. S. (1985). The person in psychology. Leicester, England: InterVarsity Press and Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans.

 

Psychopathology

 

Armentrout, D. (1995). Heart cry: a biblical model of depression.  Journal of Psychology & Theology, 14 (2), 101-111.

 

Carter, J.D. (1994). Psychopathology, sin & the DSM: Convergence & divergence. Journal of Psychology & Theology, 22 (4), 277-285.

 

Howsepian, A. A. (1997). Sin and psychosis. In R. C. Roberts & M. R. Talbot (Eds.), Limning the psyche: Exploration in Christian psychology (pp. 264-281). Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans.

 

Johnson, W. B., & Johnson, W. L. (2000). The pastor’s guide to psychological disorders and treatments. New York: The Haworth Press.

 

Moriarty, G. (2006). Pastoral care of depression. Binghamton, NY: The Haworth Press.

 

Yarhouse, M. A., Butman, R. E., & McRay, B. W. (2005). Modern psychopathologies: A comprehensive Christian appraisal. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.

 

Psychotherapy

 

Henry, P. J., Fiqueroa, L. M., & Miller, D. R. (2007). Christian therapist’s notebook. New York: Routledge.

 

Jones, S. L., & Butman, R. E. (1993). Modern psychotherapies: A comprehensive Christian appraisal. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.

 

McMinn, M. R. (1996). Psychology, theology, and spirituality in Christian counseling. Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

 

McMinn, M. R. & Campbell, C. D. (2007). Integrative psychotherapy: Toward a comprehensive Christian approach. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. 

 

Marriage & Family

 

Anderson, R., & Guernsey, D. (1985). On being family: A social theology of the family. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans.

 

Balswick, J. O., & Balswick, J. K. (2007). The family: A Christian perspective on the contemporary home (3rd. ed.). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker.

 

Worthington, E. L., Jr. (2005). Hope-focused marriage counseling: A guide to brief therapy. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.

 

Yarhouse, M. A., & Sells, J. (2008). Family therapy: A comprehensive Christian appraisal. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.

 

Sexuality

 

Balswick, J. K., & Balswick, J. O. (1999). Authentic human sexuality: An integrated Christian approach. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.

 

Dawn, M. J. (1993). Sexual character: Beyond technique to intimacy. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans.

 

Jones, S. L., & Yarhouse, M. A. (2007). Ex-gays? A longitudinal study of religiously-mediated change in sexual orientation. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.

 

Jones, S. L., & Yarhouse, M. A. (2000). Homosexuality: The use of scientific research in the church’s moral debate. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.

 

McMinn, L. (2004). Sexuality and holy longing. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

 

Rosenau, D. (2002). A celebration of sex (2nd edition). Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson.

 

Smedes, L. (1994). Sex for Christians (2nd edition). Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans.

 

Winner, L. F. (2005). Real sex: The naked truth about chastity. Grand Rapids, MI: Brazos.

 

Yarhouse, M. A., & Burkett, L. (2003). Sexual identity: A guide to living in the time between the times. Lanham, MD: University Press of America.

 

Ethics

 

Sanders, R. K. (Ed.) (1997). Christian counseling ethics. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.

 

Tjeltveit, A. C. (1999). Ethics and values in psychotherapy. New York: Routledge.

 

Relevant Implicit Integration Resources and Clinical Psychology of Religion

 

Fetzer Institute (2003). National Institute on Aging Working Group: Multidimensional Measurement of Religiousness, Spirituality for Use in Health Research. A Report of a National Working Group. Supported by the Fetzer Institute in Collaboration with the National Institute on Aging. Kalamazoo, MI: Fetzer Institute, 2003 (1999).

 

Helmeke, K. B., Ford Sori, C. (2006). The therapist’s notebook for integrating spirituality in counseling. Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press.

 

Nielson, S., Johnson, W. B., & Ellis, A. (2001). Counseling and Psychotherapy With Religious Persons: A Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Approach. New York: Lawrence Erlbaum.

 

Pargament, K. I. (2008). Spiritually integrated psychotherapy. New York: The Guilford Press.

 

Pargament, K. I. (1997). The psychology of religion and coping: Theory, research, practice. New York: The Guilford Press.

 

Pargament, K. I., Maton, K., & Hess, R. (Eds.) (1992). Religion and prevention in mental health: Research vision and action. New York: The Haworth Press.

Shafranske, E. P. (Ed.), Religion and the clinical practice of psychology. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.