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Harcum, E. Rae 1927-

Incidental psychotherapy within Christian relationships mental health benefits from therapeutic alliances built on the caring love of Christians / [electronic resource] : E. Rae Harcum. - Lanham, Md. : Hamilton Books, c2011. - 1 online resource (xii, 88 p.)

Includes bibliographical references.

The therapeutic alliance -- Responsibility for "cure" -- The Christian connection -- Guidelines for connecting -- Branded by our walks -- Friendship and marriage -- Confrontation and forgiveness.

This work points out the close similarity between the loving connections of Christians and therapeutic relationships between psychotherapists and clients. Thus, a simple Christian connection has an incidental therapeutic value for a troubled friend. Yet, the author continuously emphasizes that a Christian connection is never forged for the purpose of restoring mental health, but to obey the Christian mandate to love.

ISBN: 9780761853985 (electronic bk.) 0761853987 (electronic bk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Psychotherapy--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Christianity--Psychology.
Psychology and religion.
RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Counseling & Recovery

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: BR115.C69 / H37 2011eb

Dewey Class. No.: 253.5