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Donald F. Schwab - Author Counseling & Consulting |
Therapist as Priest: The Spiritual Dimensions of a Therapeutic Relationship
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Book Description Contemporary
interest in spirituality is widely evident in the media, books,
journals and programs of renewal. There has also arisen a kind of
permission among empiricists and the social sciences alike to renewed
dialogue between science and spirituality once so intrinsic to any
complete understanding of healing. Therapeutic work, whether from a
secular or spiritual framework, belongs to the ennobled professions as
that of healing. Professional therapists working from either secular or
religious orientations are invited by this book to understand,
recognize and utilize the spiritual dimensions of a therapeutic
relationship without compromising either the science of their craft or
the religious sensibilities of those who seek their help.
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About the Author Donald F. Schwab
began his career in 1972 as an ordained Catholic priest. Having held
parish and educational posts, he became founding Director of Pastoral
Care in a large, multi-denominational, acute-care setting in Rochester,
New York. Dr. Schwab’s interest in family systems theory led to a
Doctor of Ministry. Later work as therapist and consultant took him to
studies in the convergence of adult human development and spirituality.
He received his Ph.D. in Pastoral Psychology in 2004 from the Graduate
Theological Foundation. Dr. Schwab continues his work as therapist,
work- and church-place consultant, teacher, retreat director and
writer. He is a frequent presenter in the convergence of Psychology and
Spirituality. He resides with his wife Carole in Rochester.
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