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The EMCAPP Book:

Psychology and Psychotherapy in the Perspective
of Christian Anthropology

“The view of human nature generally forms part
of the assumptions that undergird psychological
theories and psychotherapeutic approaches.
In this book, Christian anthropology is
articulated as a foundation for the theories,
approaches and techniques applied in practice
by the authors. Various contributions from
European-based practitioners in the fields of
psychology, psychotherapy and counseling Editor:
are included. These authors draw scientific Nicolene Joubert (South Africa)
knowledge from the fields of psychology and English editing:
psychotherapy focusing on intra-psychic aspects Dorothy du Plessis (South Africa)
of human functioning, such as emotions, drives Coordinator of the project:
and cognitions as well as interpersonal and Anna Ostaszewska (Poland)
eco-systemic functioning. In addition to this,
the authors consider spirituality as an intrinsic This is a project of publishing the book which
part of humanity, through which persons seek will consists of articles written by members
meaning and transcendence that influences of the European Movement for Christian
physical and mental health. Spiritual insight is Anthropology, Psychology and Psychotherapy
gained from the field of theology with specific (EMCAPP www.emcapp.eu). The authors are
reference to the Christian faith tradition. from different countries of Europe. They have
A wide range of topics, contexts, cultural, a lot of experience in their countries and they
and ecumenical backgrounds are covered. participate every year the EMCAPP Symposia.
Practitioners in mental health care and They all agreed to contribute this project.
counseling would benefit from the knowledge, The aim of the book is to present European
ideas and practical experience shared by the ideas in the field of Christian anthropology,
authors.” (Nicolene Joubert) psychology and psychotherapy.

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