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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.) (2010). Psychology & Christianity: Five views. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.
  • Moriarty, G. (Ed.) (2010). Integrating Faith and Psychology: 12 Psychologists Tell Their Stories. 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.
  • Colón, C. A., & Field, B. E. (2009). Singled Out: Why Celibacy Must Be Reinvented in Today’s Church. Grand Rapids, MI: Brazos.
  • 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.

  • Struthers, W. M. (2009). Wired for intimacy: How pornography hijacks the male brain. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.
  • Winner, L. F. (2005). Real sex: The naked truth about chastity. Grand Rapids, MI: Brazos.
  • Yarhouse, M. A. (2010). Homosexuality and the Christian: A Guide for Parents, Pastors, and Friends. Minneapolis, MN: BethanyHouse.
  • 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.
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