Contract Therapy and the Christian Covenant
The objections to Contract Therapy by Christian psychologists and clientele are on two levels: (a) It is a neutral, and thus secular methodology; (b) it is specifically non-Christian in both its theory and application, i.e., it is an attempt to impose law upon a relationship rather than to introduce...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage Publishing
1973
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Journal of psychology and theology
Year: 1973, Volume: 1, Issue: 2, Pages: 73-76 |
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| Summary: | The objections to Contract Therapy by Christian psychologists and clientele are on two levels: (a) It is a neutral, and thus secular methodology; (b) it is specifically non-Christian in both its theory and application, i.e., it is an attempt to impose law upon a relationship rather than to introduce grace; and it appeals to personal privilege and a negotiated catering to personal self-interest. It is suggested that, like any other counseling formula, Contract Therapy is non-neutral as it will tend to reflect the value system of the therapist. Also, the negotiating of a “better covenant” in marital therapy, instead of being non-Christian, is more likely to provide an atmosphere of gracious relationship that comports well with the evangel. |
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| ISSN: | 2328-1162 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of psychology and theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/009164717300100216 |