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Chaplain, soldier, counselor, pilgrim.

Stephen Muse1

  • 1The Pastoral Institute, Inc., 2022 25th Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901-1699, USA.

The Journal of Pastoral Care & Counseling : JPCC
|March 3, 2005
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This study integrates object relations therapy with Christian faith for U.S. Army Family Life Chaplains. It emphasizes spiritual growth through therapeutic relationships, self-examination, and repentance for effective pastoral counseling.

Area of Science:

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Pastoral Care
  • Theology

Background:

  • Training U.S. Army Family Life Chaplains requires integrating clinical practice with pastoral identity.
  • Object relations therapy and Christian principles offer a framework for this integration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore theological integration of pastoral identity and clinical practice.
  • To provide examples of supervision for chaplains using object relations therapy and Christian faith.

Main Methods:

  • Drawing on object relations therapy and Christian doctrine.
  • Conceptualizing therapeutic and supervisory relationships as "dia-Logos" encounters.
  • Linking concepts like therapeutic aggression and "not knowing" with spiritual growth.

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Main Results:

  • Supervisory relationships require ascetical sobriety, presence, and vulnerability, akin to prayer.
  • Empathic engagement with clients stimulates self-examination and repentance.
  • These elements are crucial for spiritual growth and effective pastoral counseling.

Conclusions:

  • The integration of object relations therapy and Christian faith enhances pastoral counseling.
  • Spiritual growth in chaplains is fostered through self-examination and vulnerability in therapeutic practice.
  • Effective pastoral counseling is achieved through theological integration and empathic client engagement.