Healers-Harmed and Harmful
"This book explores the factors that can lead a religious professional either to become depressed or to interact with others in inappropriate ways. ...
"Damaged professionals damage others. When damaged clergy are linked to damaged systems, the results can be catastrophic. The portrait of these harmed professionals and those they harm is a dark and convoluted one. This book attempts to bring some conceptual and practical clarity to these convolutions using the tools and theoretical frames of dynamic and analytic psychology."
—from the Preface
This accessibly written book will assist clergy, pastoral care professionals, and lay caregivers understand the role of the subconscious as a force in relationships, decision-making, and all aspects of their work. Terms from the field of psychology and psychoanalysis are defined and illustrated; case studies clarify important themes that emerge within the context of congregations and other systems in religious institutions.
"Damaged professionals damage others. When damaged clergy are linked to damaged systems, the results can be catastrophic. The portrait of these harmed professionals and those they harm is a dark and convoluted one. This book attempts to bring some conceptual and practical clarity to these convolutions using the tools and theoretical frames of dynamic and analytic psychology."
—from the Preface
This accessibly written book will assist clergy, pastoral care professionals, and lay caregivers understand the role of the subconscious as a force in relationships, decision-making, and all aspects of their work. Terms from the field of psychology and psychoanalysis are defined and illustrated; case studies clarify important themes that emerge within the context of congregations and other systems in religious institutions.
- Publisher Fortress Press
- Format Paperback
- ISBN 9780800626303
- eBook ISBN 9781451405316
- Dimensions 5.5 x 8.5
- Pages 192
- Publication Date November 1, 1994
Endorsements
"At a time when clergy misconduct is broadly reported, Conrad Weiser offers a straightforward, theoretically orthodox, and practical way of both understanding and addressing the issues. Leadership, laity, and clergy would be served well by reading and reflecting on Weiser's wisdom."
— Fr. Cancice Connors, O. F. M
President, Saint Luke Institute
"I found Healers—Harmed and Harmful compelling and informative, responding to issues faced not only by clergy but also any helping professional. Although based on psychological principles, the book is clearly written and filled with case examples that make the topics non-technical and readily understood. He has drawn from his many years as clergy and psychologist to offer guidance to clergy and all other 'healers.'"
— Arthur Katz, Ph.D., psychologist
— Fr. Cancice Connors, O. F. M
President, Saint Luke Institute
"I found Healers—Harmed and Harmful compelling and informative, responding to issues faced not only by clergy but also any helping professional. Although based on psychological principles, the book is clearly written and filled with case examples that make the topics non-technical and readily understood. He has drawn from his many years as clergy and psychologist to offer guidance to clergy and all other 'healers.'"
— Arthur Katz, Ph.D., psychologist