Authors: Heather Gingrich, Fred Gingrich, Hannah Haskell, Anna Liza Co, Linda Bubod
Keywords: Christian Counseling, Integrating Theory Faith and Ministry, Not All Voices are Demonic, Boundaries in Ministry, The Practice of Psychodynamic Christian Counseling, The Role of Significant People, Formation of God Image, The Power of Shame in Filipino Life and Ministry, Phronesis, Practical Wisdom, Theory, Praxis, Kingdom Values, Family, Church, Community, Societal Institutions, Nation, Dualism, Dualistic Thinking, Sin, Justice, Healing, Love, Transformation, Shame, Hiya, Toxic Shame, God Image, God Concept, Object Relations, Primary Caregiver, Psychodynamic, Defense Mechanisms, Transference, Countertransference, Defense Mechanisms, DID, Spirit Possession, Schizophrenia, Clergy Misconduct, Boundaries, Power Differential
Description: Dedicated to the integration of psychological theory and Christian ministry. Bubod explores the Power of Shame (hiya) in Filipino life, connecting this cultural value to trauma and psychological issues and offering paths to healing. Haskell argues for mastering a theoretical orientation, detailing the use of the Psychodynamic model (Object Relations) for Christian counseling, emphasizing transference and defense mechanisms. Co analyzes the development of God Image based on early experiences with significant people/caregivers, using Object Relations theory to understand why images of God are often distorted. Heather Gingrich addresses the difficult task of differentially diagnosing DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder) from Spirit Possession in Filipino context. Fred Gingrich examines Boundaries in Ministry, focusing on professional misconduct and the ethical imperative of managing the power differential in ministry relationships.
- Not All Voices are Demonic – Heather Gingrich
- Boundaries in Ministry – Fred Gingrich
- The Practice of Psychodynamic Christian Counseling – Hannah Haskell
- The Role of Significant People in the Formation of God Image – Anna Liza Co
- The Power of Shame in Filipino Life and Ministry – Linda Bubod
Insights from PHRONESIS Volume 12, No. 1 (2005)
- “If these two conditions [DID and spirit possession] are confused the risk is great of inadvertently causing further damage to an individual already suffering with DID.” -Heather Gingrich
- “Boundaries protect the space that must exist between professional and client by controlling the power differential in the relationship.” -Fred Gingrich
- “The fundamental motivating factor is a ‘drive’ for relationship… This, I believe, is in line with Scripture. God created us for relationship.” -Hannah Haskell
- “People’s subjective perceptions of God are not always in line with the reality of who God is, and that Object Relations theory can help to shed some light on how such distortions can happen.” -Anna Liza Co
- “The power of shame lies in the emotion of alienation it evokes.” -Linda Bubod