Pastoral Psychotherapy

The Pastoral field of pastoral psychotherapy is coming ofage; yet there are growing pains. If one looksat the training programs offered by colleges anduniversities, as well as the few books available on themarket, one will note a paucity of psychodynamicunderstandings and clinical skills being taught. Theemphasis is either on biblical-based counseling, or generalpastoral care. While there is nothing necessarily wrong withthis, the lack of psychological focus is evident. PastoralPsychotherapy: An Introduction to the Clinical Practicefi lls this gap by presenting a psychodynamic understandingand approach to the specifi c psychological challengespeople often have, and offers a practical spiritual guide toassist one in lifes journey.