Bibliograph

Strength for His people, a ministry for families of the mentally ill, Dr. Steven Waterhouse

Type

Label

Strength for His people, a ministry for families of the mentally ill, Dr. Steven Waterhouse

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 81-95)

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Strength for His people

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1176225973

Responsibility statement

Dr. Steven Waterhouse

Sub title

a ministry for families of the mentally ill

Summary

"This book explains mental illness from a Biblical worldview. It may serve as a guide for christian counselors working with schizophrenia and related problems such as depression, why God allows suffering, mental illness vs. demon possession"--Google Books descriptionThis project's research question was: what are the spiritual/emotional needs among evangelical relatives of persons with schizophrenia, and which Bible truths are effective in ministering to these needs and answering these questions? A book was written and tested by surveying Christians in the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI). Results demonstrate evangelical families have frustrations with churches and ministers. They also struggle with isolation, depression, fears, denial, family conflicts and concern over demons. These who withdraw from Christian fellowship or think demons cause mental illness respond with lower test scores. The appendix gives a statistical summary

Table Of Contents

The trouble I've seen: at home and in the church -- Schizophrenia: causes and theological classifications -- Emotional responses in the family -- "My God, my God, why ...? -- The source of human value -- Differentiation of schizophrenia from demon influence -- Bibliography -- Endorsements

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