Injustice and the care of souls : taking oppression seriously in pastoral care

Title: Injustice and the care of souls : taking oppression seriously in pastoral care


Author: Sheryl A. Kujawa-Holbrook, Karen B. Montagno

Pages: 352



Call Number: HN31 .I55 2009


Synopsis: What is the link between justice and compassion? This collection of essays will discuss the realities of racism, sexism, heterosexism, ageism, ableism, and classism prevalent within the church and society in an effort to broaden and inform pastoral caregivers with the knowledge and the skills needed to respond effectively to oppressed and marginalized persons. The collection will also help pastors to reflect on the ways their own social location has an impact on their ministries and gain familiarity with resources available to support pastoral caregivers in a variety of contexts.

Taking America off drugs : why behavioral therapy is more effective for treating ADHD, OCD, depression, and other psychological problems

Title: Taking America off drugs : why behavioral therapy is more effective for treating ADHD, OCD, depression, and other psychological problems


Author: Stephen Ray Flora

Pages: 184


Call Number: RC489.B4 F56 2007


Synopsis: Argues for the superiority of behavioral treatments over drug therapies for psychological problems.

Mental health in social work : a casebook on diagnosis and strengths-based assessment

Title: Mental health in social work : a casebook on diagnosis and strengths-based assessment


Author: Jacqueline Corcoran, Joseph M. Walsh

Pages: 354


Call Number: RA790.6 .C64 2009


Synopsis: Mental Health in Social Work: Diagnosis and Strengths-Based Assessment,nbsp;uses anbsp; case study method that will teach students clinical assessment skills.nbsp;nbsp;Consistent with social work's concern with strengths and the environmental context for human behavior, Mental Health in Social Work will cover strengths-based assessment and the biopsychosocial risk and resilience perspective.nbsp