Pastoral Functions and Psychological Therapies: An Introduction is a foundational book that bridges the disciplines of pastoral care and psychology, offering insights into how pastoral functions align with and support psychological therapeutic practices. This book serves as an introductory guide for clergy, pastoral caregivers, counselling professionals, and students, providing them with the tools to address individuals' emotional and spiritual needs effectively.

The text explores key pastoral functions such as healing, sustaining, guiding, and reconciling, emphasizing their relevance to psychological well-being. It underscores the importance of understanding human psychology and therapeutic techniques to enrich pastoral care. Topics include crisis intervention, grief counselling, and the integration of spirituality with psychological therapies.

By blending theology and psychology, the book highlights how pastoral care can complement professional therapy, fostering holistic care that addresses the mind, body, and soul. It serves as a practical resource for those navigating the intersection of faith and mental health, encouraging an empathetic and informed approach to caregiving.

Contents

Foreword-I
Foreword-II
Foreword-III
Preface
Introduction

Chapter 1: Pastor, Pastoral Care, Pastoral Counselling and its Functions

1. Understanding the Concept of Pastor, Pastoral Care and Pastoral Counselling

1.1. Pastor
1.2. Pastoral Care
1.3. Pastoral Counselling

2. Functions of Pastoral Care and Counselling

2.1. Healing
3.1. Sustaining
4.1. Guiding
5.1. Reconciliation
6.1. Nurturing
7.1. Empowering
8.1. Liberating

Chapter 2: Client-Centred Therapy

2. Client-Centred Therapy
2.1. Healing in Client-Centred Therapy (CCT)
2.2. Sustaining in Client-Centred Therapy (CCT)
2.3. Guiding in Client-Centred Therapy (CCT)
2.4. Reconciliation in Client-Centred Therapy (CCT)
2.5. Nurturing in Client-Centred Therapy (CCT)
2.6. Empowering in Client-Centred Therapy (CCT)
2.7. Liberating in Client-Centred Therapy (CCT)

Chapter 3: Transactional Analysis

3. Transactional Analysis (TA)
3.1. Healing in Transactional Analysis (TA)
3.2. Sustaining in Transactional Analysis (TA)
3.3. Guiding in Transactional Analysis (TA)
3.4. Reconciliation in Transactional Analysis (TA)
3.5. Nurturing in Transactional Analysis (TA)
3.6. Empowerment in Transactional Analysis (TA)
3.7. Liberation in Transactional Analysis (TA)

Chapter 4: Logo Therapy

4. Logo Therapy
4.1. Healing in Logotherapy
4.2. Sustaining in Logotherapy
4.3. Guiding in Logotherapy
4.4. Reconciliation in Logotherapy
4.5. Nurturing in Logotherapy
4.6. Empowering in Logotherapy
4.7. Liberating in Logotherapy

Chapter 5: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

5. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
5.1. Core Concept of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
5.2. Healing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
5.3. Sustaining in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
5.4. Guiding in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
5.5. Reconciliation in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
5.6. Nurturing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
5.7. Empowerment in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
5.8. Liberation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Chapter 6: Psychoanalysis

6. Psychoanalysis
6.1. Healing in Psychoanalysis
6.2. Sustaining in Psychoanalysis
6.3. Guiding in Psychoanalysis
6.4. Reconciliation in Psychoanalysis
6.5. Nurturing in Psychoanalysis
6.6. Empowering in Psychoanalysis
6.7. Liberating in Psychoanalysis

Conclusion
References

Dr Moakumla Longkumer is from Nagaland. Since 2013, she serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Christian Ministry at a Senate Affiliated College (University). She holds a Master’s degree in Political Science from Nagaland University, Nagaland and a Master’s degree in Christian Ministry from United Theological College, Bangalore (Senate of Serampore College/University). She earned her PhD in the Department of Psychology under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences from Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences (SHUATS), Uttar Pradesh. She is the author of the book, Loneliness and Anxiety: A Psycho-Pastoral Analysis.