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African Model for Counseling: Integrating Spirit, Soul, Body, and the Rings of a Tree - Couverture souple

Mbuh, Eric

 
9783389133279: African Model for Counseling: Integrating Spirit, Soul, Body, and the Rings of a Tree
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 3389133275 ISBN 13 : 9783389133279
Editeur : Grin Verlag, 2025

Synopsis

Non-fiction book from the year 2025 in the subject Psychology - Consulting and Therapy, language: English, abstract: This book was born out of a deep desire to see healing rooted in both faith and culture across African communities. As a pastoral counselor, I have witnessed firsthand the emotional pain, spiritual disconnection, and social alienation that many individuals carry-yet I have also seen remarkable resilience and hope rise when healing methods speak the language of both Scripture and tradition. In many parts of Africa, people do not separate their pain into compartments. A spiritual wound may show up in the body; an emotional scar may fracture communal relationships. For too long, Western models of therapy-while offering helpful tools-have ignored the vital role of spirituality, community, and embodied rituals that have long shaped African well-being. This book is my attempt to offer a holistic, biblically grounded, and culturally relevant framework for counseling-a model where faith is central, culture is honored, and healing is communal. The metaphor of the tree serves as both structure and symbol. It invites us to see each person as living, layered, and rooted in story-where spirit, soul, and body are intertwined like the roots of a great tree. By integrating narrative therapy, pastoral theology, and African indigenous wisdom, I hope this book provides a practical, spiritually nourishing guide for pastors, seminary students, lay counselors, and Christian therapists across the continent and diaspora. May it empower you to offer care that is dignifying, wise, and transformative-for the flourishing of individuals, families, and whole communities.

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À propos de l'auteur

ERIC SAMTAN MBUH, PhD Associate Pastor | Missionary | Educator | Author +237 651 299 903 | +234 814 962 3658 ericmbuh512@gmail.com Bamenda, Cameroon / Jos, Nigeria Professional Summary Eric Samtan Mbuh, PhD, is an accomplished pastor, missionary, educator, and author with over 15 years of cross-cultural ministry experience in Cameroon and Nigeria. Currently serving as Associate Pastor at Christ Memorial Baptist Church and Country Director for Hope Services Worldwide Ministry, he has led community development projects, youth discipleship programs, and theological education initiatives. He is the founder of the African Life Foundation for Sustainable Development and Equity (ALFOSUDE) and a passionate advocate for Christ-centered, context-relevant ministry in Africa. He hold a PhD in Theology (Educational Psychology) at ECWA Theological Seminary, Jos. Eric holds multiple degrees in theology, education, and leadership. He has published over 25 books and academic articles on youth development, family ministry, and missions. Eric is committed to equipping leaders, building strong communities, and developing African-centered discipleship curricula that address the unique challenges of ministry in the global South.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

Non-fiction book from the year 2025 in the subject Psychology - Consulting and Therapy, , language: English, abstract: This book was born out of a deep desire to see healing rooted in both faith and culture across African communities. As a pastoral counselor, I have witnessed firsthand the emotional pain, spiritual disconnection, and social alienation that many individuals carry-yet I have also seen remarkable resilience and hope rise when healing methods speak the language of both Scripture and tradition. In many parts of Africa, people do not separate their pain into compartments. A spiritual wound may show up in the body; an emotional scar may fracture communal relationships. For too long, Western models of therapy-while offering helpful tools-have ignored the vital role of spirituality, community, and embodied rituals that have long shaped African well-being. This book is my attempt to offer a holistic, biblically grounded, and culturally relevant framework for counseling-a model where faith is central, culture is honored, and healing is communal. The metaphor of the tree serves as both structure and symbol. It invites us to see each person as living, layered, and rooted in story-where spirit, soul, and body are intertwined like the roots of a great tree. By integrating narrative therapy, pastoral theology, and African indigenous wisdom, I hope this book provides a practical, spiritually nourishing guide for pastors, seminary students, lay counselors, and Christian therapists across the continent and diaspora. May it empower you to offer care that is dignifying, wise, and transformative-for the flourishing of individuals, families, and whole communities.

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Éditeur
Grin Verlag
Date d'édition
2025
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3389133275
ISBN 13 
9783389133279
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
112
Coordonnées du fabricant
GRIN Publishing GmbH
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