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Co 701 Co 704 Practicum In Counseling, Anthony J. Headley Jan 2005

Co 701 Co 704 Practicum In Counseling, Anthony J. Headley

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500 pages of reading are required. These readings may be drawn from books, articles etc. related to the student’s practicum setting. Reading should be reported to your faculty supervisor at the end of the semester.


Co 520 Narrative Pastoral Counseling, Burrell D. Dinkins Jan 2005

Co 520 Narrative Pastoral Counseling, Burrell D. Dinkins

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Texts: Brandt, Kevin M. (1997) Story As A Way Of Knowing, Kansas City: Sheed & Ward Dinkins, Burrell D. (2005) Narrative Pastoral Counseling, Xulon Press. (You can purchase this book from the Cokesbury Bookstore, Amazon.com, or from Burrell Dinkins. Gretz, Stanley J. (1996) A Primer On Postmodernism Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co. Monk, Winslade, Crocket and Epston: (1997) Narrative Therapy in Practice: The Archeology of Hope, San Francisco, California: Jossey Bass. White, Michael and David Epston. (1990) Narrative Means To Therapeutic Ends, New York: W.W. Norton & company.


Cs 682 Bioethics: Creation And The Environment, James R. Thobaben Jan 2005

Cs 682 Bioethics: Creation And The Environment, James R. Thobaben

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Barkey, M. (ed) Environmental Stewardship in the Judeo-Christian Tradition [a very short book, easy to read] Bradie, M. The Secret Chain: Evolution and Ethics [a fairly difficult book; try to pick up arguments without excessive concern on exactly who said what; the major “players” will be discussed in class] Moreland, J.P. & Reynolds, J., editors Three Views on Creation and Evolution [an accessible book covering three Christian positions] Ruse, M. (ed.) Philosophy of Biology (scan Chapters 12 – 15, 19 - 20, 26 – 27; read remainder) [this is a difficult book that assumes, in some chapters, a knowledge of …


Ir 700 Senior Reflection Seminar, Frederick C. Van Tatenhove Jan 2005

Ir 700 Senior Reflection Seminar, Frederick C. Van Tatenhove

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This seminar is normally taken your final semester at Asbury Theological Seminary. It seeks to integrate your seminary experiences of spiritual, intellectual and vocational formation with your personal views of ministry and your life experiences. The integration will be done through a series of discussion papers on assigned topics. This seminar is also designed to share your spiritual journey and to celebrate with your colleagues their journey. One goal of this seminar is to help summarize your academic development and personal experiences while at seminary.


Pc 510 The Servant As Pastoral Care Giver, Tapiwa N. Mucherera Jan 2005

Pc 510 The Servant As Pastoral Care Giver, Tapiwa N. Mucherera

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1. Fortune Marie, Is Nothing Sacred, Cleveland Ohio: United Church Press, 1999. 2. Hunter Rodney, Gen. Ed. Dictionary of Pastoral Care and Counseling: See module dates for specific readings) Pastor, Pastoral Care of, pp. 830-832; Burnout, pp. 112-113; Prayer and worship life, Pastor’s, pp. 939-940; Identity, Pastoral pp. 567-568; Pastoral Theology pp. 867-872; Pastoral Theological Methodology pp. 862-864; Pastoral Care and Counseling p. 845; Pastoral Care pp.832-836; Pastoral Counseling pp. 849-854; Clergy, Empirical studies of, pp. 171-175; (These are some of the articles we will be using from the dictionary. You can borrow a copy from any of the seminary …


Ch 501 Church History, J. Steven O'Malley Jan 2005

Ch 501 Church History, J. Steven O'Malley

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REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS The following texts are appropriate materials, in conjunctioin with class lectures, throough which the student can actualize the course goals: Bettenson, Henry. Documents of the Christian Church. (Oxford paperback, second ed.). This is a record of crucial letters and texts of official church proclamations that shaped the direction of church leadership in the history of the church. Gonzalez, Justo. The Story of Christianity. Vol I. (Abingdon paper ad.) A concise but insightful analysis of the history of early Christianity, through the Middle Ages, that weaves a narrative that I often compelling for the reader. Irvin, Dale, and Sunquist, …


Cs 680 Bioethics: Christian Care And Clinical Ethics, James R. Thobaben Jan 2005

Cs 680 Bioethics: Christian Care And Clinical Ethics, James R. Thobaben

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Lammers & Verhey, On Moral Medicine (2nd edition) [Chapters: 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,14,15,16,19] Thobaben, JR "A United Methodist Approach to End-of-Life…" Christian Bioethics (3)3:222-248 [on reserve] Thobaben, JR "The Impact of Managed Care…" Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation (12)1:10-20 [on reserve] Various court cases and laws [on reserve or Web; to be determined in accordance with current bioethical issues] These must be obtained on your own; NOT ordered; NOT on reserve because they are so readily available. Hawthorne, Nathaniel, “The Birthmark” (a copy may be found at: [http://www.bioethics.gov/meetings/200201/birthmark.html] Poe, Edgar Allan, “The Premature Burial” (a copy may be found at: [http://eserver.org/books/poe/premature_burial.html] Tolstoy, Death …


Is 502 Christian Formation: Vocation Of Ministry, Virginia Todd Holeman Jan 2005

Is 502 Christian Formation: Vocation Of Ministry, Virginia Todd Holeman

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Clouse, B. & Clouse, R. B. (1989). Women in Ministry: Four Views. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Foster, Richard J. (1998). Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth. HarperSan Francisco. Grenz, S. & Bell, R. (1995). Betrayal of Trust: Sexual Misconduct in the Pastorate. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Guiness, O. (1998). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Waco,TX: Word. Muto, S. & vanKaam, A. (1994). Divine guidance: Seeking to find and follow the will of God. Pittsburgh, PA: Epiphany Books. Sire, J. (2000). Habits of the mind: Intellectual life as a Christian calling. …


Is 502 Christian Formation: Vocation Of Ministry, Leslie A. Andrews Jan 2005

Is 502 Christian Formation: Vocation Of Ministry, Leslie A. Andrews

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Chilcote, Paul. John Wesley Speaks on Christian Vocation Foster, Richard J. Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth. San Francisco: Harper, 1998. [210 pages] Grenz, S. & Bell, R. Betrayal of Trust: Sexual Misconduct in the Pastorate. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1995. [198 pages] Guiness, O. The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Waco,TX: Word, 1998. [247 pages] Sire, James W. Habits of the Mind: Intellectual Life as a Christian Calling. Downers Grover, IL: 2000. [224 pages] Smith, G. Listening to God in Times of Choice. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1997. [150 pages] …


Ph 600 Suffering, Tragedy And Christian Faith, Kevin Kinghorn Jan 2005

Ph 600 Suffering, Tragedy And Christian Faith, Kevin Kinghorn

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(1) Peterson, Michael, ed. The Problem of Evil: Selected Readings (University of Notre Dame Press, 1992). (2) Adams, M. M. and Adams R. M., editors, The Problem of Evil (Oxford University Press, 1990) (3) Swinburne, Richard. Providence and the Problem of Evil (Oxford University Press, 1998) (4) (There will also be several various articles provided in the modules.) These books can be ordered from Asbury's bookstore, which you can call (859) 858-4242 or e-mail at [email protected]. (While the assigned readings are not especially large in volume, they can be quite dense. I often find myself having to re-read sections; in …


Co 601 Counseling Theories And Techniques, Janet B. Dean Jan 2005

Co 601 Counseling Theories And Techniques, Janet B. Dean

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Required Texts: Corsini, R. & Wedding, D. (2005). Current psychotherapies. (7th edition). Itasca, IL: Peacock Publishers. Jones, S. L. & Butman, R. E. (1991). Modern psychotherapies: A comprehensive Christian appraisal. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press.


Co 730 Advanced Issues In Cross-Cultural Counseling, Tapiwa N. Mucherera Jan 2005

Co 730 Advanced Issues In Cross-Cultural Counseling, Tapiwa N. Mucherera

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Readings: Required Dwairy, Marwan Adeeb, Cross-cultural Counseling: the Arab-Palestinian case, New York: Haworth Press, 1998 Pedersen, Paul et al. Counseling Across Cultures. California: Sage Publications, 2001 Sue and Sue, Counseling the Culturally Diverse New York: John Wiley & Sons, 2002. Mucherera, Tapiwa N. Pastoral Care From a Third World Perspective: A Pastoral Theology of Care from an Urban Contemporary Shona in Zimbabwe New York: Peter Lang, 2001


Ch 501 Church History, J. Steven O'Malley Jan 2005

Ch 501 Church History, J. Steven O'Malley

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REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS The following texts are appropriate materials, in conjunctioin with class lectures, throough which the student can actualize the course goals: Bettenson, Henry. Documents of the Christian Church. (Oxford paperback, second ed.). This is a record of crucial letters and texts of official church proclamations that shaped the direction of church leadership in the history of the church. Gonzalez, Justo. The Story of Christianity. Vol I. (Abingdon paper ad.) A concise but insightful analysis of the history of early Christianity, through the Middle Ages, that weaves a narrative that I often compelling for the reader. Irvin, Dale, and Sunquist, …


Co 605 Treating The Serious Mentally Ill, Virginia Todd Holeman Jan 2005

Co 605 Treating The Serious Mentally Ill, Virginia Todd Holeman

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Required Course Texts Rowan, T. & O’Hanlan, B. (2003). Solution-oriented therapy for chronic and severe mental illness. New York: W.W. Norton. ISBN: 03393704238; 180 pps. [paperback] Marsh, D. T. (2001). A family-focused approach to serious mental illness: Empirically supported interventions (Practitioner’s Resource Series). Professional Resource Exchange. ISBN: 1568870698, 110 pps. Required Pamphlets (purchase from bookstore) Marsh, D. T. (2001). Schizophreniza, Washington, DC: AAMFT. Item I073 Yapko, M. (1999). Depression, Washington, DC: AAMFT. Item I039. Recommended Course Texts Carter, L., & Minirth, F. (1995). The freedom from depression workbook. Thomas Nelson. ISBN: 0840762070 1 2 Frese, F. J. (2001). New directions …


Co 622 Theories Of Personality, Harold W. Burgess Jan 2005

Co 622 Theories Of Personality, Harold W. Burgess

Syllabi

TEXTUAL READING: Theories of Personality, by Calvin Hall, Gardiner Lindzey, and John Campbell (Fourth edition).


Cs 680 Bioethics: Christian Care And Clinical Ethics, James R. Thobaben Jan 2005

Cs 680 Bioethics: Christian Care And Clinical Ethics, James R. Thobaben

Syllabi

TEXTS & ARTICLES: Lammers & Verhey, On Moral Medicine (2nd edition) [Chapters: 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,14,15,16,19] Thobaben, JR "A United Methodist Approach to End-of-Life..." Christian Bioethics (3)3:222-248 [on reserve] Thobaben, JR "The Impact of Managed Care..." Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation (12)1:10-20 [on reserve] Various court cases and laws [on reserve or Web; to be determined in accordance with current bioethical issues] These must be obtained on your own; NOT ordered; NOT on reserve because they are so readily available. � Hawthorne, Nathaniel, “The Birthmark” (a copy may be found at: [http://www.bioethics.gov/meetings/200201/birthmark.html] � Poe, Edgar Allan, “The Premature Burial” (a copy may be …


Cs 682 Bioethics: Creation And The Environment, James R. Thobaben Jan 2005

Cs 682 Bioethics: Creation And The Environment, James R. Thobaben

Syllabi

REQUIRED Barkey, M. (ed) Environmental Stewardship in the Judeo-Christian Tradition [a very short book, easy to read] Bradie, M. The Secret Chain: Evolution and Ethics [a fairly difficult book; try to pick up arguments without excessive concern on exactly who said what; the major “players” will be discussed in class] Moreland, J.P. & Reynolds, J., editors Three Views on Creation and Evolution [an accessible book covering three Christian positions] Ruse, M. (ed.) Philosophy of Biology (scan Chapters 12 – 15, 19 - 20, 26 – 27; read remainder) [this is a difficult book that assumes, in some chapters, a knowledge …


Ch 501 Church History I, J. Steven O'Malley Jan 2005

Ch 501 Church History I, J. Steven O'Malley

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1. To understand and appreciate the Christian tradition so the student recognizes that our generation lives on the growing edge of a vast Christian heritage. 2. To acquire basic factual knowledge of the persons, places, dates, events, and movements that shaped the history of the Christian Church. 3. To comprehend the issues that motivated the Church to develop its beliefs, practices, and structures and to grasp why, from time to time, the Church modified them. 4. To understand the evolution of Christian doctrine and to learn to discern between form and content. 5. To appreciate the importance of primary sources …


Co 515 Forgiveness In Counceling, Virginia Todd Holeman Jan 2005

Co 515 Forgiveness In Counceling, Virginia Todd Holeman

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Required Course Texts: Hargrave, T. (2001). Forgiving the Devil: Coming to terms with damaged relationships. Phoeniz, AZ: Zeig, Tucker & Theisen, Inc. Holeman, V. T. (2004). Reconcilable Differences: Hope and Healing for Troubled Marriages. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Jones, G. (1995). Embodying Forgiveness. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans. Nowuen, H. J.M. (1992). The Return of the Prodigal Son. New York: Image Books. Shults, F. L., & Sandage, S. J. (2003). The Faces of Forgiveness. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic. Worthington, E.L. (2003). Forgiving and Reconciling: Bridges to Wholeness and Hope. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.


Mb 800 Research Methods In Missiology, Michael A. Rynkiewich Jan 2005

Mb 800 Research Methods In Missiology, Michael A. Rynkiewich

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Required Reading 1. Booth, Wayne C., Colomb, Gregory G. and Williams, Joseph M. The Craft of Research. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1995, 270 pp. ISBN: 0226065685 2. Creswell, Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. SAGE Publications; 2nd Edition. Thousand Oaks, Ca.: Sage, 2002. 246 pp. ISBN: 0761924426 3. Fink, Arlene. Conducting Research Literature Reviews : From Paper to the Internet. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, 1998, 280 pp. ISBN: 0761909044 4. Hawley, Peggy. Being Bright is Not Enough: The Unwritten Rules of Doctoral Study. Springfield, IL.: C.C. Thomas, 1993, 160 pp. ISBN: 0761924426 5. Howell, Martha and …


Pc 510 The Servant As Pastoral Care Giver, Stuart L. Palmer Jan 2005

Pc 510 The Servant As Pastoral Care Giver, Stuart L. Palmer

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Benner, David (2003) Strategic Pastoral Counseling: A Short-term Structured Model. Baker Book House: Grand Rapids, MI. Frederic, Harold (1960) The Damnation of Theron Ware. Edited by Everett Carter. Belknap Press: Cambridge, MA. Green, Joel (2003) Salvation. Chalice Press: St. Louis, MO. Headley, Anthony (1999) Achieving Balance in Ministry. Beacon Hill Press: Kansas City, MO. Kuenning, Delores (1987) Helping People Through Grief. Bethany House: Minneapolis, MN. Markman, Howard, Stanley, Scott & Blumberg, Susan (2001) Fighting for Your Marriage. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. Nichols, Michael (1995) The Lost Art of Listening: How Learning to Listen Can Improve Relationships. Guilford: New York, NY. Steinbron, …


Ch 501 Church History I, J. Steven O'Malley Jan 2005

Ch 501 Church History I, J. Steven O'Malley

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REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS Bettenson, Henry. Documents of the Christian Church. (Oxford paperback, second ed.). This is a record of crucial letters and texts of official church proclamations that shaped the direction of church leadership in the history of the church. Gonzalez, Justo, The Story of Christianity, Volume I (Abingdon; paper ed.) [for use in elaborating theological developments at crucial junctures] Irvin, Dale, and Sunquist, Scott, eds., History of the World Christian Movement (Earliest Christianity to 1453), (Orbis, 2001). (abbreviated HWCM) [main secondary textbook] Kerr, Hugh T., ed. Readings in Christian Thought. (Abingdon paper ed.). A concise collection of selected texts illustrating …


Pc 515 Pastoral Crisis Intervention, Stuart L. Palmer Jan 2004

Pc 515 Pastoral Crisis Intervention, Stuart L. Palmer

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Required Course Texts: James, R. & Gilliland, B. (2001). Crisis Intervention Strategies (4th Ed.). New York: Brooks/Cole. Janoff-Bulman, R. (1992). Shattered Assumptions: Towards a New Psychology of Trauma. New York: The Free Press. Switzer, D. (1986). The Minister as Crisis Counselor. Nashville, Tn.: Abingdon Press. Required Course Readings: Dunn, R. (1993). Why Bad Things Happen to Good Christians. Christian Counseling Today. October, 16-19. Hall, M. E. & Johnson, E. L. (2001). Theodicy and Therapy: Philosophical/Theological Contributions to the Problem of Suffering. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 20 (1), 5-17. Seamands, S. A. (1995). The Cross and Human Suffering. The Asbury …


Pc 660 Practicum In Pastoral Care, Tapiwa N. Mucherera Jan 2004

Pc 660 Practicum In Pastoral Care, Tapiwa N. Mucherera

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Suggested Reading:Biddle, Perry H. Hospital Manual – Abingdon Press, 1990. Holst, Lawrence. Hospital Ministry – The Role of the Chaplain Today. New York: Crossroad, 1989. Richmond, Kent D. & David L. Middleton. The Pastor and the Patient, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1992.


Co 675 Group Counseling Theories And Techniques, Janet B. Dean Jan 2004

Co 675 Group Counseling Theories And Techniques, Janet B. Dean

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• Corey, G. (2000). Theory and Practice of Group Counseling (5th.edition). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole Publishing Co. The text includes a rather thorough bibliography. • Corey, G., Corey, M., & Haynes, R. (2000). Evolution of a Group (workbook and videotape), Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.


Pc 510 The Servant As Pastoral Care Giver, Anthony J. Headley Jan 2004

Pc 510 The Servant As Pastoral Care Giver, Anthony J. Headley

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Required Reading: 1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Frederic, Harold. The Damnation of Theron Ware. (I suggest that you read this novel before the start of the semester.) Headley, Anthony J. Achieving Balance in Ministry. Benner, David: Strategic Pastoral Counseling (This is our basic text for the theory and practice of pastoral counseling) Kuenning, Delores. Helping People Through Grief. (Many students find this to be a very emotional book. You may want to read a few chapters at a time.) Nichols, Michael P. The Lost Art of Listening: (This is the best book available for learning how to really …


Is 502 Christian Formation: Vocation Of Ministry, Chris Kiesling, Stuart L. Palmer Jan 2004

Is 502 Christian Formation: Vocation Of Ministry, Chris Kiesling, Stuart L. Palmer

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Chilcote, P.W. (1986) John Wesley Speaks on Christian Vocation. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers. Foster, R. (1978) Celebration of Discipline. San Francisco: Harper Collins. Foster, R. (1983) Study Guide for Celebration of Discipline. San Francisco: Harper Collins. Grenz, S. & Bell, R. (1995). Betrayal of Trust: Sexual Misconduct in the Pastorate. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Groothuis, R.M. (1997). Good News for Women: A Biblical Picture of Gender Equality, Grand Rapids, MI: Baker. Guiness, O. (1998). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Waco,TX: Word. Sire, J.W. (2000). Habits of the Mind: Intellectual Life as …


Sf 502 The Spiritual Life Of The Minister, Stephen L. Martyn Jan 2004

Sf 502 The Spiritual Life Of The Minister, Stephen L. Martyn

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Cassian, John. Conferences (The Classics of Western Spirituality). New York: Paulist Press, 1985. Harper, Steve. Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition (A Workbook). Nashville: Upper Room Books, 1995. Mulholland, M. Robert Jr., Invitation To A Journey: A Road Map For Spiritual Formation. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1993 MacDonald, Gordon. Rebuilding Your Broken World (Expanded Edition With Study Guide). Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990. Muto, Susan & van Kaam, Adrian. Divine Guidance: Seeking to Find and Follow the Will of God. Pittsburgh: Epiphany Association, 1994. Peterson, Eugene H. The Contemplative Pastor: Returning to the Art of Spiritual Direction. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, …


Co 520 Narrative Pastoral Counseling, Burrell D. Dinkins Jan 2004

Co 520 Narrative Pastoral Counseling, Burrell D. Dinkins

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Brandt, Kevin M. (1997) Story As A Way Of Knowing, Kansas City: Sheed & Ward Gretz, Stanley J. (1996) A Primer On Postmodernism Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co. Monk, Winslade, Crocket and Epston: (1997) Narrative Therapy in Practice: The Archeology of Hope, San Franciso, California: Jossey Bass. Ruffing, Janet. (1989) Uncovering Stories of Faith, Spiritual Direction and Narrative. New York: Paulist Press (Note: This book is out of print. Try to order it from a used book source. You will find some copies of the book on reserve.) White, Michael and David Epston. (1990) Narrative Means To Therapeutic Ends, …


Co 720 Psychopathology, Anthony J. Headley Jan 2004

Co 720 Psychopathology, Anthony J. Headley

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American Psychiatric Association (2000). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed.). Washington, DC: APA First, M., Frances, A., & Pincus, H. (2002). Handbook of Differential Diagnosis. Washington, DC: APA