Values Affecting Collaboration among Psychologists and Evangelical Clergy

Chaddock, Timothy P.; McMinn, Mark R.

doi:10.1177/009164719902700404

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“…Previous studies have identified barriers to collaboration: lack of collegiality between clergy and mental health providers (Mollica et al, 1986), the "long-standing, uneasy relationship between religion and psychology" (Weaver et al, 2003, p. 168), and different value systems between psychologists and clergy, especially Evangelical clergy (Chaddock & McMinn, 1999). Another collaboration barrier in the literature includes the neglect of religious dimensions by clinicians (Kehoe & Gutheil, 1994) though religion/spirituality has been found to be a protective factor for suicide (Brenner, Homaifar, Adler, Wolfman & Kemp, 2009;Dervic et al, 2004) and has been found to be used to cope with suicidal thoughts (Alexander, Haugland, Ashenden, Knight, & Brown, 2009;Weaver & Koenig, 1996).…”

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Clergy Referral of Suicidal Individuals: A Qualitative Study

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Polischuk

Pendleton

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J Pastoral Care Counsel

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In a national study, 25% of help-seekers contacted clergy; suicidal behavior was one of the significant predictors for making contact. Clergy have been found to refer 10% of help-seekers to mental health providers. This qualitative study explored the referral practices of 15 northeastern Mainline and Evangelical Protestant clergy when contacted by suicidal individuals; all referred to mental health providers. Participants reported low confidence with risk identification and provided moving examples of pastoral care.

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Clergy Referral of Suicidal Individuals: A Qualitative Study

Mason

Polischuk

Pendleton

et al. 2011

J Pastoral Care Counsel

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“…As many as 40% of potential counseling clients seek help from clergy, and only a small fraction of these are referred to mental health professionals (Meylink & Gorsuch, 1988). Some psychologists work closely with clergy and receive many clinical referrals from them (McMinn & Dominguez, 2005), but psychologists and clergy must share a common language and set of values to collaborate effectively (Chaddock & McMinn, 1999). Third, psychologists have demonstrated scientific interest in spirituality in recent years, finding points of conflation in the languages of science and faith.…”

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Professional psychology and the doctrines of sin and grace: Christian leaders' perspectives.

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Professional Psychology: Research and Practice

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What is a professional psychologist to do when a client brings up the concept of sin? To some, sin may seem like a stifling religious relic that has no place in contemporary psychology. But viewing sin from within the Christian faith, and in tandem with the doctrine of grace, can help psychologists understand why sin is such an important concept for many of their Christian clients. Psychologists' misunderstanding of sin and grace may contribute to relatively low rates of referral from Christian leaders to clinical psychologists, and may sometimes hinder therapeutic progress. Two methods of data collection, involving a total of 171 respondents, were used to discern what Christian leaders wish psychologists understood regarding the doctrine of sin. Respondents emphasized the nature and consequences of sin, grace, and the importance of psychologists understanding sin and grace. Implications for professional psychologists are offered.

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“…This is an important aspect of developing a collaborative relationship for two reasons. First, clergy want to know what mental health professionals believe regarding religious and spiritual values before they begin sending referrals to them (Chaddock & McMinn, 1999;McMinn et al, 1998). Second, this process allows college counseling center personnel to identify possible impediments to forming a working relationship with campus ministers.…”

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Improving Understanding and Collaboration Between Campus Ministers and College Counseling Center Personnel

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2004

J of College Counseling

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The purpose of this article is to bring attention to the collaborative relationship that can exist between campus ministers from diverse religious traditions and college counseling center personnel.The potential role of campus ministers in facilitating referrals for mental health services to college counseling center personnel is addressed, and recommendations for improving collaboration between them are made. Brief excerpts from campus ministers' written narratives are included to exemplify this collaboration.eligious diversity and religious involvement by students on secular campuses have increased over the past decade (Cherry, DeBerg, & R Porterfield, 2001;Nash, 2001). According to a recent survey, 80% of college students consider religion to be an integral part of their lives, and 72% reported that they had participated in worship services over a 6-month period

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Values Affecting Collaboration among Psychologists and Evangelical Clergy

Cited by 29 publications

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Clergy Referral of Suicidal Individuals: A Qualitative Study

Clergy Referral of Suicidal Individuals: A Qualitative Study

Professional psychology and the doctrines of sin and grace: Christian leaders' perspectives.

Improving Understanding and Collaboration Between Campus Ministers and College Counseling Center Personnel

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