Personhood: Orthodox Christianity and the Connection Between Body, Mind, and Soul

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Psychologists, theologians, medical doctors, and Christian clergy discuss the significance of spiritual direction and identify the problems that inhibit one's ability to reach spiritual goals in modern life. They show how the process of being "in Christ" in truth, life, and light results in personal freedom. The commitment to growth in these qualities provides the foundation for the critical subjects addressed in this book: spiritual discernment and differential diagnosis, identity formation, sexuality, intimacy and relationships, addictions, wholistic health, and education. Melding Greek Orthodox Christianity in America with spirituality and more conventional psychotherapy and medical practice, this book makes a contribution to the religiously diverse spectrum of our ever-expanding multicultural consciousness.

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"A new and exciting academic venture, full of insights and constructive ideas...What is new and exciting about this volume is that the Christian tradition envisaged is the Eastern Orthodox one, which has emerged in the contemporary scene as a new force full of promise and integrity."-Rev. Dr. George Dion Dragas Dean of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology Hellenic College
"This text is a special gift. Dr. Chirban has edited a book that brings together a core-group of others who offer a theological, psychological and spiritual concert which promises edification to all who attentively absorb its sensitive tones."-Archbishop Iakovos Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church of North and South America
"This text was magnificent--edifying, elevating, thought-provoking and empowering."-Father Nicholas C. Triantafilou, Chancellor Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America

Author Bio

JOHN T. CHIRBAN is Professor of Psychology and Chairman of the Department of Human Development at Hellenic College and Holy Cross School of Theology. He is also a psychologist in the Behavioral Medicine Program, Harvard Medical School, at the Cambridge Hospital. He is the author of The Inner View: The Interactive-Relational Approach to Interviewing (1996) and editor of Ethical Dilemmas: Crisis in Faith and Modern Medicine (1994), among many others.