ISBN: 9780252028649

By Eric G. Swedin. Author Eric G. Swedin. Healing Souls. Healing Souls describes the LDS community's mixed feelings about science and modernity: while valuing knowledge, Mormons feared a … More...

By Eric G. Swedin. Author Eric G. Swedin. Healing Souls. Healing Souls describes the LDS community's mixed feelings about science and modernity: while valuing knowledge, Mormons feared a challenge to faith. The Nile on eBay   Healing Souls by Eric G. Swedin Presenting the history of psychotherapy among the Latter-day Saints, this title describes how modern psychology has affected the 'healing of souls' in the LDS community. It also shows how this community melded its theological doctrines with mainstream psychiatry when secular concepts clashed with fundamental tenets of Mormonism. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description In this first history of psychotherapy among the Latter-day Saints, Eric G. Swedin describes how modern psychology has affected the "healing of souls" in the LDS community. But he also shows how this community melded its theological doctrines with mainstream psychiatry when secular concepts clashed with fundamental tenets of Mormonism.   The psychological professions pervasive in twentieth-century American society were viewed as dangerous by some religious communities. Healing Souls describes the LDS community's mixed feelings about science and modernity: while valuing knowledge, Mormons feared a challenge to faith. Nonetheless, psychology courses were introduced at Brigham Young University, and LDS psychotherapists began to introduce new ideas and practices to the community.   Swedin portrays the rise of professional organizations such as the Association of Mormon Counselors and Psychotherapists, as well as the importance of Allen E. Bergin, first director of the BYU Institute for Studies in Values and Human Behavior. Bergin and others paved the way for the LDS adoption of professional psychotherapy as an essential element of their "cure of souls."   Important chapters take up LDS psychopathology, feminist dissent, LDS philosophies of sexuality, and the LDS rejection of mainstream psychotherapy's selfist psychology on the basis of theological doctrines of family salvation, eternalism, and the natural man.  Healing Souls contributes to a more complete historical picture of the mental health professions in North America and a better understanding of how religious traditions and psychology have influenced each other.   Notes How religious traditions and psycholotherapy have influenced each other in the Mormon culture. Review "A very enjoyable book, easily readable and pleasant to peruse."--AMCAP Journal"A thought-provoking book…The book provides crucial insights into the underlying value systems of modern psychotherapies."--Journal of the American Medical Association"This book is an important, pioneering contribution to our historical understanding of the relationship between members of the LDS Church and the rising influence of psychology and therapy. It is written so as to be accessible to individuals who are neither LDS nor professionals, although I believe it will be more interesting to those who are."--Journal of Mormon History Promotional How religious traditions and psycholotherapy have influenced each other in the Mormon culture. Long Description In this first history of psychotherapy among the Latter-day Saints, Eric G. Swedin describes how modern psychology has affected the ''healing of souls'' in the LDS community. But he also shows how this community melded its theological doctrines with mainstream psychiatry when secular concepts clashed with fundamental tenets of Mormonism. The psychological professions pervasive in twentieth-century American society were viewed as dangerous by some religious communities.Healing Souls describes the LDS community's mixed feelings about science and modernity: while valuing knowledge, Mormons feared a challenge to faith. Nonetheless, psychology courses were introduced at Brigham Young University, and LDS psychotherapists began to introduce new ideas and practices to the community. Swedin portrays the rise of professional organizations such as the Association of Mormon Counselors and Psychotherapists, as well as the importance of Allen E. Bergin, first director of the BYU Institute for Studies in Values and Human Behavior. Bergin and others paved the way for the LDS adoption of professional psychotherapy as an essential element of their ''cure of souls.'' Important chapters take up LDS psychopathology, feminist dissent, LDS philosophies of sexuality, and the LDS rejection of mainstream psychotherapy's selfist psychology on the basis of theological doctrines of family salvation, eternalism, and the natural man. Healing Souls contributes to a more complete historical picture of the mental health professions in North America and a better understanding of how religious traditions and psychology have influenced each other. Review Quote "This book is an important, pioneering contribution to our historical understanding of the relationship between members of the LDS Church and the rising influence of psychology and therapy. It is written so as to be accessible to individuals who are neither LDS nor professionals, although I believe it will be more interesting to those who are."-- Journal of Mormon History Promotional "Headline" How religious traditions and psycholotherapy have influenced each other in the Mormon culture. Details ISBN0252028643 Short Title HEALING SOULS Publisher University of Illinois Press Language English ISBN-10 0252028643 ISBN-13 9780252028649 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2003 Imprint University of Illinois Press Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Place of Publication Baltimore Pages 264 Subtitle Psychotherapy in the Latter-day Saint Community DOI 10.1604/9780252028649 UK Release Date 2003-09-17 AU Release Date 2003-09-17 NZ Release Date 2003-09-17 US Release Date 2003-09-17 Illustrations 1 line drawing Author Eric G. Swedin Publication Date 2003-09-17 Alternative 9780252054242 DEWEY 261.515088283 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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