The Spirit of a Sound Mind
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Noted Orator and Author, Shatina C. Barr, speaks out about faith and suicide and other relevant issues in mental health and society as a whole. See direct quote from this book on such matters below:
Jesus Christ Himself, when dealing with the knowledge of His impending crucifixion was so overcome with emotion that He could have died from the stress alone.
Jesus told his disciples, sit here while I pray. He took Peter, James, and John with him. He plunged into a sinkhole of dreadful agony. He told them, I feel bad enough right now to die (Mark 14:32-34, MSG).
For the professional or licensed practitioner, the suggested techniques in this book offer an additional lens for viewing clinical practice. For the lay person or user of behavioral health services, this book offers support for clients that prefer their faith be represented while in treatment.
SHATINA CHEREE BARR LMSW
Shatina C. Barr is a social worker whom provides behavioral health services that require her to use a wide range of treatment modalities. Ms. Barr is dedicated to developing awareness among clinicians about the invaluable benefits of successful integration between faith and clinical practice, when plausible. Shatina is also a free-lance writer, provides professional consultation services and conducts trainings in the community on diverse subjects and resides in Lackawanna, New York.
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The Spirit of a Sound Mind - SHATINA CHEREE BARR LMSW
Copyright © 2015 SHATINA CHEREE BARR, LMSW.
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Unless otherwise noted Scripture taken from the Amplified Bible, copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.
Author Credits: LMSW, Evangelist
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WestBow Press rev. date: 07/13/2015
Contents
Dedication
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Introduction/Preface
Chapter 1: The Perfect Fit
Chapter 2: Why God? Why the Christian Bible?
Chapter 3: What Is Mental Health?
Chapter 4: The Impact of Research in the Social Sciences
Chapter 5: Great Thinkers and Their Contributions:
Chapter 6: What Does the Bible Say About Mental Health?
Chapter 7: Proposed Interventions for Addressing Mental Health Issues in Practice
Chapter 8: What is Next?
Epilogue
Contact and Booking Information
References
Dedication
Firstly, this book is dedicated to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ: for it is the power of God unto Salvation, to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek
(Romans 1:16, KJV).
Secondly, to my late maternal grandmother, Pastor Hazel Lee McNair McAlister, who demonstrated to me through her expression of love and commitment to people that God exists. Thirdly, to my mother, Patricia D. Radcliffe, a confidant and supporter as well as my brother, Damone D. Jackson, who I love dearly. Additional thanks to my aunt, Doreen E. McAlister, for the life-long contributions you have made to me personally and professionally as well as your introducing reference material for this book.
Thirdly, to my church family Zion Dominion Global Ministries, under the leadership of Senior Pastor, Roderick L. Hennings and First Lady Pamela D. Hennings. My life will never be the same because of the continued exposure to the preaching and teaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through this ministry.
Foreword
It is not often that I read a book or article that challenges me to rethink the psychology of the Christian mind. However, this book by Shatina C. Barr did just that! The mind is inextricably complicated; yet, Ms. Barr has meticulously confronted a web of facts and feelings that construct our mental experiences and provides a sonogram of how to engage, as we imagine and dialogue with things that dictate our destiny. This book is a tool that aids the reader in reevaluating the perspective of what is important and significant not only for Christians but also the secular or academic community, as it relates to embracing a balanced integration between faith and mental health.
It’s a matter of mental dominion!
Roderick L. Hennings,
CEO/Sr. Pastor of Zion Dominion Global Ministries
National Director of Church Growth and Development for the Church Of God in Christ, Inc. (COGIC)
White House Liaison for the COGIC
www.ziondominion.org
Acknowledgements
I would like to sincerely thank those who provided their professional guidance and support. Your significant input assisted with the construction and completion of this book.
Dr. Karen Boyd White, Psy.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Norfolk State University
Ronjonette Harrison, LCSW-R, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Transformational Opportunities, Buffalo, New York
Dr. Michael G. MacLean, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, SUNY Buffalo State
Editorial Assistance: Heather Duncan and Jaree Brown Weston
Special Thanks
Crystal D. Jackson, MS; Damenica D. McAlister, MA and Dr. Ernestine A.W. Duncan, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department Chair of Psychology, Norfolk State University
Introduction/Preface
From sky rocketing ratings in reality shows to an overabundance of reporting personal daily activities on social media sites, it is apparent that society is interested in being exposed to and critiquing human behavior. But, the desire to understand human behavior is not unique to this day and time. Greek philosophers such as Socrates and Plato as well as psychologists like Sigmund Freud and B.F. Skinner and many others in the social sciences have long attempted to define and address psychological functioning. At the same time, medical researchers and doctors such as neurologists and neuroscientists who represent the hard sciences want to help relate or improve human behavior by way of conducting experiments that aim to understand brain functioning in a physical capacity. The list of diverse academic disciplines involved in the study of human behavior could continue, but it is inarguable that we as humans are interested in understanding human life and activity. I too have questions about why people do what they do, but the aim of this book is not to pose a plethora of questions per se, but rather to suggest an additional lens for viewing mental or behavioral health through- the Bible.
Whenever I go to see the optician for an eye exam, he provides several lens options to improve my vision. In an attempt to obtain the perfect fit, several lens combinations are provided. Behavioral or mental health is a complicated matter so using multiple lenses including both faith and science can be beneficial. For instance, a psychiatrist who prescribes medication to stabilize an individual’s biochemical processes is using one type of lens for understanding and treating mental health. A primary care physician who informs a patient that he or she should exercise more in order to increase energy levels to combat feelings of sadness can be considered to be using a holistic lens for responding to a behavioral health concern. My argument is that a therapist who uses faith-based interventions to address mental health by incorporating Scripture into therapy should also be considered to be using a valid lens in approaching interventions for treating psychological functioning.
Where Are the Gaps?
At present, there are significant gaps in terms of available material and discussion that is supportive of the interplay between faith, mental health theory and interventions.