Religion that heals, religion that harms : a guide for clinical practice / James L. Griffith.
| Author/creator | Griffith, James L., 1950- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Guilford Press, ©2010. |
| Description | xiv, 274 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | What sociobiology explains about destructive uses of religion -- What neurobiology explains about destructive uses of religion -- Setting the stage : opening dialogue about religious life -- Locating personal spirituality through existential inquiry -- Seeking a parent in God : clinical problems from insecure attachments -- Seeking security within the flock : clinical problems from social hierarchy, peer affiliation, and reciprocal altruism -- Asserting primacy of personal spirituality over sociobiological religion -- The religious who protect only their own : clinical problems from peer affiliation, kin recognition, and social exchange -- Religion that is a voice for mental illness -- Dark nights and exaltation : religion distorted by a mood disorder -- Worlds confused : religion disorganized by psychosis -- Fear and dread : religion shrunken by an anxiety disorder -- Finding a place to stand : conversing with religiously determined patients. |
| Local note | Laupus-WCP |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2010019292 |
| ISBN | 9781606238899 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1606238892 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | WM 420 G853R 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |