Author: Wayne Chappelle

Journal of Psychology and Christianity,Vol. 25(3), Fall 2006, pp. 205-215
Abstract:

The following article augments the research on psychology-clergy collaboration by discussing my observations and experiences as an Air Force clinical psychologist while serving as the primary mental health provider for two expeditionary medical groups in Southwest Asia providing care to military personnel who have deployed in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM. The article is a reflection of my collaborative experiences with members of the clergy (8 Army and 4 Air Force chaplains representing Protestant and Catholic dominations) over a total of 8-months serving an estimated population of 14,000 military personnel. The article is a retrospective analysis of: (a) my reasons and efforts to establish collaboration, and (b) how collaboration positively affected the provision of mental health care on the battlefield (i.e., outreach and prevention, management of personnel at risk for suicide, and group interventions for managing traumatic experiences related to combat). Lessons learned from my experience are discussed and relevant to awide range of military and civilian settings.

Author: Frederic C. Craigie, Jr.

I hear voices. Well, I have heard voices. Earlier in my career, my professional journals spoke to me. It would begin with a cheery greeting: “Good morning! How are you this lovely day? Here I am, ready to partner with you in helping you to become a better healer … I look forward to our collaboration.” A week later, unread, the tone would become a little more insistent: “Come come, Dr. Craigie, eleven seconds with the Table of Contents is not enough. You’re paying good money for me and, if I may say so, you need me.” I would sometimes sheepishly mumble something back about too many clients and paperwork and phone messages. The final communication was stark: “YO FRED! How can you be so professionally irresponsible as to consciously neglect my wisdom? SLOTH … that’s what it is, SLOTH … one of the Seven Deadly Sins, right?”

Authors: Anderson, Sandra F.; Noble, Marion S.; Shaw, Helen Frances

Journal of Psychology & Christianity, Vol. 24(3), Fall 2005, pp. 254-258

Abstract:

Presents a panel discussion about peer consultation among Christian therapists. Instructions offered by Saint Paul about relationships among people in the Christian community; Role of Christian commitment in the group.