Seminar members will work with case examples to raise a variety of crucial issues. Building upon a student's previous knowledge of psychosocial assessment and psychopathology, this course covers the basic principles of a psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy. It includes the importance of how an individual understands God. This course explores how spirituality and psychology is integrated in pastoral counseling. The relationship of spiritual and psychological development is explored.
Students consider clinical material from a theological perspective.
The theory and techniques in dynamic and psycho-educational group practice form the basis for this course. Participants consider the complexities of integrating individual dynamics, family of origin issues, birth order, and cultural and religious systems. They include a combination of theory and practice. Class members reflect on issues from their own family and faith as they affect their efforts to help others. Countertransference This short course on the basic concepts of transference and countertransference uses case examples to enrich learning.