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Philosophical Foundations For Clinical Supervision Within A Christian Worldview, Rodger K. Bufford
Philosophical Foundations For Clinical Supervision Within A Christian Worldview, Rodger K. Bufford
Faculty Publications - Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program
Supervision has increasingly become a focus of psychological theory and research in recent years. However, exploration of the implications of a Christian worldview for supervision remains largely neglected. Domains of a worldview are outlined and illustrated with examples of distinctive Christian worldview beliefs. Philosophical implications and practice implications of a Christian worldview are discussed. Specif- ically, a Christian worldview can be addressed with regard to the means, motives, and goals of supervi- sion. Examples of how a Christian perspective can also influence the personal life of supervisees and supervisors are also highlighted.
Getting To The Heart Of It (Book Review), Kristina M. Kays
Getting To The Heart Of It (Book Review), Kristina M. Kays
Faculty Publications - Psychology Department
Reviews the book, "Assessment of Client Core Issues" by Richard W. Halstead (see record 2006-21518-000). According to Kays, this book offers a conceptualization of clinical cases synthesizing elements from narrative, schema, and cognitive therapy traditions. The author's stated goal is "to present a model that might help counselors think past a symptom-based formulation for diagnosis and incorporate a structured process for analyzing the vast amount of information clients reveal about their struggles in life". Depending heavily on schema therapy concepts originally developed by J. E. Young, Halstead develops an assessment approach that addresses both the unremarkable and problematic client situations. …