Psychology and the Church: An Exemplar of Psychologist-Clergy Collaboration

Authors

Kathryn M. Benes
Joseph M. Welsh
Mark R. McMinn, George Fox UniversityFollow
Amy W. Dominguez, Regent University
Daniel C. Aikins

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2000

Abstract

Despite the increasing attention being given to clergy-psychologist collaboration, many psychologists may wonder what clergy-psychologist collaboration looks like in actual practice. The authors describe an example of clergy-psychologist collaboration involving a careful needs-assessment phase followed by the development of a wide spectrum of preventive, consultative, and direct services. Current challenges include funding, establishment of trust, and the integration of psychology and spirituality. Implications for professional psychologists are discussed.

Comments

Originally published in Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 31, 515-520.

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Recommended Citation

Benes, Kathryn M.; Welsh, Joseph M.; McMinn, Mark R.; Dominguez, Amy W.; and Aikins, Daniel C., "Psychology and the Church: An Exemplar of Psychologist-Clergy Collaboration" (2000). Faculty Publications - Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program. 161.
https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/gscp_fac/161