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"The definitive work on religion and coping. Encyclopedic in its breadth and depth, the book provides a clinically relevant discussion of religion as a resource for mental health and an analysis of the processes that encourage the conservation and transformation of significance. Dr. Pargament describes the psychology of coping from the complementary vantages of a scholar and clinician. Of note is the sophisticated presentation of theory and empirical data which leads to an appreciation of the role of religion in sustaining meaning and hope in the face of adversity. For the religion scholar, this book provides scientific support for long held assumptions about an important function of faith. For clinicians, this work opens the door for further inquiry into the nature of psychological treatment concerning the provision of hope and articulation of personal meaning. Rarely does one find a book so equally comprehensive and accessible. Academicians and mental health professionals alike will
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'This volume may be the best book on the psychology of religion in a generation or more. Well written and clearly outlined, it is grounded on an immense foundatino of empirical data.' - Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic; 'This thoroughly researched and well-written work should be on the reading list of every psychotherapist and counselor....Pargament is able in his concluding chapters to present very grounded and useful advice for how religious beliefs and experience could be better utilized in counseling situations, not only as immediate coping devices for current problems, but also as spurs to further psychological and emotional growth.' Journal of Religion and Health; 'As a textbook, The Psychology of Religion and Coping will provide students with a solid foundation and understanding of religion in the coping process... It fills a deep gap in the psychological literature, which for years has neglected perhaps the most important and common way that people cope with stress.' - Harold G. Koenig, MD, MHSc; 'A terrific book, especially for anyone who lives as closely to their own and others' search for meaning in stressful life experiences as chaplains do... Belongs in the hands of every professional chaplain.' - National Association of of Catholic Chaplains; 'A massive, scholarly, even-handed, level-headed book....It sets a new standard of excellence for works on religion and psychology.' - American Journal of Psychiatry
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Pargament provides an excellent summary of the clinical, research, and theological lierature on religion as it relates to coping and well-being. he also develops a useful,jargon-free framework for integrating psychology and religion. This book will be of interest to mental health clinicians, researchers in the field, as well as members of the lay public.
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An excellent integration of religion and psychology
26 Nov 1997
Format:Hardcover
Pargament provides an excellent summary of the clinical, research, and theological lierature on religion as it relates to coping and well-being. he also develops a useful,jargon-free framework for integrating psychology and religion. This book will be of interest to mental health clinicians, researchers in the field, as well as members of the lay public.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
indispensible
14 May 2006
Format:Paperback
A serious scholar of psychology and religion should have this book prominently displayed on the bookshelf, particularly those with a clinical bent. In fact, a good clinical psychologist would benefit from this one too, as often patients turn to religion in their attemtpts to cope, yet clinicians receive little to no training on the subject of religion.
10 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Extremely important research!
5 Feb 2000
Format:Hardcover
This was a key reference book when I wrote "Spiritual Health Psychology" (ISBN: 0966841735). Dr. Pargament has helped to establish the scientific link between the endorsement of religious beliefs and behaviors and a healthier lifestyle. Must reading for any therapist and/or scientist who wants to fully understand the link between religion and health.
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