Christianity And Developmental Psychopathology: Foundations And Approaches

Author: Kelly S Flanagan

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  • : April 2014
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Description

Since its origin in the early 1980s, the field of developmental psychopathology has become a highly influential framework for approaching the clinical treatment of children. Until now there has been no effort to integrate this framework with a Christian understanding of psychopathology. The essays in this volume break new ground by providing Christian mental health professionals with a theoretically and empirically sound basis for working with children, adolescents and families. Throughout the book, the authors explore three integrative themes, looking at children as divine gifts, as persons and as agents in their own development. Given the deep biblical and theological interest in children and the "least of these," there is great potential in this integrative work for mutual enrichment. Christian insights help to prevent the scientific study of the developmental process from being reductive. At the same time, research into the biological, sociocultural and psychological dimensions of human development can serve to inform and guide Christian practices of care and hospitality toward children and families.Christianity and Developmental Psychopathology makes an important contribution to a conversation that is still in its infancy.

Reviews

"What I really appreciate about this book--in addition to its excellent coverage of a range of issues in child psychology--is its unique incorporation of fresh theological views about children's value and voice, helping us see children anew in all their complexity and wonder. Children themselves will be among its many beneficiaries!"--Bonnie J. Miller-McLemore, ?Vanderbilt University