The Christian Psychologist: Mental Health for 21st Century Christ Followers

Episode 16: Depression

Episode Summary

In the 16th episode, Dr. Knabb discusses sadness, including the continuum from temporary sadness to recurrent depression. Specifically, the secular clinical psychology literature is explored, including newer insights into depression from mindfulness-based therapies. In addition, a Christian view of sadness and depression is offered, before concluding with a 10-minute practice to help Christians practice God's presence in the midst of sadness in order to shift from "doing" to "being."

Episode Notes

References

APA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Sadness. https://dictionary.apa.org/sadness

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Kim, Y. (Ed.). (2018). Understanding depression: Clinical manifestations, diagnoses and treatment. Springer.

Knabb, J. (2012). Centering prayer as an alternative to mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression relapse prevention. Journal of Religion and Health, 51, 908-924.

Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.

Knabb, J., Frederick, T., & Cumming, G. (2017). Surrendering to God’s providence: A three-part study on providence-focused therapy for recurrent worry (PFT-RW). Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 9, 180-196.

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Segal, Z., Williams, M., & Teasdale, J. (2012). Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression (2nd ed.). The Guilford Press.