100849: Grief, Depression, and Christian-based Psychology

About the Course:

This course examines grief and depression from a Christian psychological perspective. Grief and depression are differentiated, and a theological basis for experiencing and treating these states of mind is presented.

Author

Leslie Bissell, Wheaton College

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for mental health care professionals who seek knowledge about a Christian-based psychological approach to grief and depression. It is appropriate for all levels of participants’ knowledge.

Course Objectives:

1. Clearly differentiate grief from depression.

2. Describe a Christian-based perspective to examining the phenomena of grief and depression.

3. Examine and critique ways of coping with grief and depression offered by both secular and Christian-based approaches.