Christianity and developmental psychopathology
Book Description
For Christian mental health professionals and those seeking to understand childhood development through a faith-based lens, this comprehensive work bridges two essential worlds. The field of developmental psychopathology has transformed how clinicians approach children's mental health since the 1980s, yet until now, no resource has thoughtfully woven this scientific framework together with Christian perspectives on human flourishing.
This substantial volume offers mental health practitioners a unique integration of empirical research and theological understanding. Rather than treating faith and psychology as separate domains, the contributing authors demonstrate how Christian beliefs can enhance and inform evidence-based approaches to working with young people and their families.
The book centers on three profound themes that reshape how readers view children in therapeutic contexts. It explores the concept of children as divine gifts, recognizing their inherent worth and sacred nature. It examines children as complete persons deserving of dignity and respect in their own right. Finally, it acknowledges children as active participants in their own growth and healing journey, not merely passive recipients of adult intervention.
Spanning nearly 500 pages, this resource provides both theoretical foundations and practical applications for those who serve children, adolescents, and families. It offers a thoughtful pathway for integrating professional expertise with spiritual wisdom, creating space for both scientific rigor and faith-informed care in the healing process.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~13 hours)
📄 Length: 478 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Child psychopathology
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Methods
- ✓ Explore Child
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Mental Disorders
- ✓ Understand psychological principles
- ✓ Explore Adolescent
