In Bonding with God, Victor Counted uses the attachment framework to explore how we develop psychological bonds with God, what sustains those bonds, and what can erode them, leading to a crisis of faith.
As we navigate questions of identity, meaning, and purpose, the role of faith in offering support and guidance becomes crucial. Yet the emotional and psychological aspects of religious experience are often overlooked. Counted fills this gap by showing how a caregiving faith can foster resilience and spiritual transformation.
Bonding with God is a fascinating read that challenges traditional notions of religion and spirituality and invites us to examine our own connections with God. It is a valuable resource for mental health professionals and students training for ministry or caring professions who seek to understand how individuals form, maintain, and navigate emotional bonds with God.
Counted's interdisciplinary approach, combining psychology and theology, makes this book an essential resource for anyone interested in the intricacies of human attachment and the power of faith to shape our lives.
- 208 pages
- English
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Topic
Theology & ReligionSubtopic
Mental Health in PsychologyTable of contents
- Cover
- Endorsements
- Half Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- 1. The Search: Developing the God Bond
- 2. The Connection: God as a Target of Proximity Seeking
- 3. The Refuge: God as a Safe Haven
- 4. The Anchor: God as a Secure Base
- 5. The Struggles: Separation Anxiety with God
- 6. The Transformation: Spiritual Attachment Disruption
- 7. The Formation: Detachment, Identity, and Character Development
- 8. The Renewal: Rediscovering a Caregiving God
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
- Index
- Back Cover
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