Episode 44: How to Get the Most Out of Therapy (Part 1)
We receive a lot of questions about therapy on the show, naturally. In this first of a two part series, Jake and Bob begin to tackle your burning questions about faith and therapy, whether you're an aspiring therapist or seeking therapy. They cover everything from the client-therapist relationship, to the professionals they have studied and model, to what it looks like to have faith inform your work in an integrated approach to therapy. This episode is packed with suggested resources, so be sure to check out that section below.
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Show Notes
Guiding Quote
“Understanding is the basis of care. What you would take care of you must first understand, whether it be a petunia or a nation.” - Dallas Willard
Key Points
Why therapy is becoming increasingly popular and how it fills a need in our culture
Thoughts about the ideals and limitations of the client-therapist relationship
The important link between understanding and care
Theology of the Body providing a foundational understanding of the human person
An explanation of integrated therapy, where personal faith complements therapy practice
Therapists who have informed Jake and Bob’s work
Suggested resources
Suggested universities with schools of psychology
Answering the question: is it better to begin in public or private practice after graduating?
Resources
The Place We Find Ourselves by Adam Young (podcast)
The Divine Conspiracy, Dallas Willard (book)
Be Healed, Dr. Bob Schuchts (book)
Healing & Wholeness Catholic Psychotherapist Conference (registration opens January 10)
Theology of the Body & Healing (Part 1 - Introduction), Restore the Glory series
Jesus and the Scriptures
Individuals who have impacted Jake and Bob:
Conrad Baars (Catholic psychiatrist and author)
John Eldredge and Wild at Heart (Christian therapist, author and writer)
Dr. Larry Crabb and Larger Story (Christian psychologist)
Leanne Payne (Founder of Ministries of Pastoral Care)
Dr. Jim Wilder and Life Model Works (Christian psychologist)
Dr. Dan Allender (Christian psychologist, speaker, professor)
Henri Nouwen (Catholic priest and author)
Recommended Schools of Psychology:
Divine Mercy University, Virginia
Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio (Undergrad only)
Trinity Western University, Vancouver
