Entwistle's Integrative Approaches to Psychology and... EntwistleEntwistle, D., 2010, Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers. Summary In Entwistle's book, Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity (2010), the rationale for the need for integration between psychology and Christianity is provided. Entwistle explores both psychology and Christianity to illuminate the historical arguments surrounding the evolution of both mentalities. An explanation of the terminology associated with the philosophical discussion is also provided to enable understanding by those less expert in the field. Entwistle's book provides an understanding of various worldviews. Through this understanding, you are provided with the opportunity to examine your own worldview. It also offers the counselor the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the worldviews of others (2010). This will allow the counselor to ultimately provide a higher quality of service to the client through greater understanding of the client's relationship with Christ and the world. Models that incorporate the relationship between psychology and theology are explored. The author investigates the spectrum that goes from the absence of mixing between psychology and theology (antagonistic model) to partial integration (intermediate models) and finally to the incorporation of the two (integrative model). It provides the reader with an in-depth exploration of this spectrum. Entwistle goes on to argue that the integrative model is the most accurate of the models since… half of the article… other points of view. I feel that by listening to the subtleties of the conversation I may be able to apply the information from the text to better understand the client's worldview and enable a more productive counseling session. Additionally, I am reminded of the importance of being an example to my clients. I do not wish to be seen as a hypocrite. Therefore, I must ensure that I do my best to live a Christ-like life. This reminds me of a part of Luke 4:23 “Physician, heal thyself” (KJV). If we don't take care of ourselves and yet tell our clients the importance of self-care, why would they attempt to follow our advice. References Entwistle, D. E. (2010). Integrative approaches to psychology and Christianity: An introduction to worldview issues, philosophical foundations, and models of integration (2nd ed.). Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers.

Topic > Entwistle's Integrative Approaches to Psychology and... EntwistleEntwistle, D., 2010, Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers. Summary In Entwistle's book, Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity (2010), the rationale for the need for integration between psychology and Christianity is provided. Entwistle explores both psychology and Christianity to illuminate the historical arguments surrounding the evolution of both mentalities. An explanation of the terminology associated with the philosophical discussion is also provided to enable understanding by those less expert in the field. Entwistle's book provides an understanding of various worldviews. Through this understanding, you are provided with the opportunity to examine your own worldview. It also offers the counselor the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the worldviews of others (2010). This will allow the counselor to ultimately provide a higher quality of service to the client through greater understanding of the client's relationship with Christ and the world. Models that incorporate the relationship between psychology and theology are explored. The author investigates the spectrum that goes from the absence of mixing between psychology and theology (antagonistic model) to partial integration (intermediate models) and finally to the incorporation of the two (integrative model). It provides the reader with an in-depth exploration of this spectrum. Entwistle goes on to argue that the integrative model is the most accurate of the models since… half of the article… other points of view. I feel that by listening to the subtleties of the conversation I may be able to apply the information from the text to better understand the client's worldview and enable a more productive counseling session. Additionally, I am reminded of the importance of being an example to my clients. I do not wish to be seen as a hypocrite. Therefore, I must ensure that I do my best to live a Christ-like life. This reminds me of a part of Luke 4:23 “Physician, heal thyself” (KJV). If we don't take care of ourselves and yet tell our clients the importance of self-care, why would they attempt to follow our advice. References Entwistle, D. E. (2010). Integrative approaches to psychology and Christianity: An introduction to worldview issues, philosophical foundations, and models of integration (2nd ed.). Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers.