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

Episode 65: Collaborative Problem Solving

Episode Summary

In the 65th episode, Dr. Knabb explores collaborative problem solving as a strategy for being a peacemaker in contemporary society. First, he discusses the collaborative problem solving (CPS) approach for resolving conflict and teaching executive functioning skills. Then, Dr. Knabb offers a Christian understanding of the salience of being a peacemaker across home life, work life, community life, and congregational life. To conclude, a meditative exercise is provided to cultivate peaceable-mindedness in conflict-ridden Western societies.

Episode Notes

References

Ablon, J. S. (2018). Changeable: How collaborative problem solving changes lives at home, at school, and at work. Penguin.

Greene, R. (2005). The explosive child: A new approach for understanding and parenting easily frustrated, chronically inflexible children. HarperCollins.

Greene, R., & Ablon, J. S. (2006). Treating explosive kids: The collaborative problem-solving approach. Guilford Press.

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

Watson, T. (2017). The beatitudes. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.