In the 13th episode, Dr. Knabb discusses the theory of attachment in secular psychology, including its origins, concepts, attachment styles, and relationship to mental and relational health. He also explores the role that attachment theory can play in making sense of Christians' relationship with God, before turning to an equivalent concept in the Bible, communion with God. To conclude, a 10-minute practice is offered to help Christians deepen their ability to commune with God for psychological and spiritual health.
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Clinton, T., & Straub, J. (2010). God attachment: Why you believe, act, and feel the way you do about God. Howard Books.
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Knabb, J. (2018). The compassion-based workbook for Christian clients: Finding freedom from shame and negative self judgments. Routledge.
Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.
Knabb, J., & Wang, K. (2021). The Communion with God Scale: Shifting from an etic to emic perspective to assess fellowshipping with the Triune God. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 13, 67-80.
Knabb, J., Johnson, E., Bates, T., & Sisemore, T. (2019). Christian psychotherapy in context: Theoretical and empirical explorations in faith-based mental health. Routledge.
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