A review of: “The Use of Prayer and Scripture in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy” Summary In Tan's article, “The Use of Prayer and Scripture in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy” – Behavior Therapy” published by the Journal of Psychology and Theology in 2007, discusses integrating prayer and scripture with cognitive behavioral therapy. Tan uses examples of integration from real-life counseling sessions he has been involved in as a counselor. Tan's article first discusses the usefulness of CBT and other behavioral techniques in counseling (Tan, 2007). Tan discusses very early in his article that CBT is as effective as antidepressant medications and is more effective than cognitive therapy alone according to a recent placebo study (Tan, 2007). Tan states that the development of mindfulness and acceptance-based CBT, which is the predecessor of Christian-based CBT, has its roots in Zen Buddhism and is itself a spiritually based practice (Tan, 2007). The evolution of a Christian, Muslim, or other religious focus was a natural progression due to its spiritual components (Tan, 2007). Tan states that there are now ten studies, six Christian and four Muslim, providing support for the implementation and use of religiously focused CBT (Tan, 2007). Tan describes the ethical approach to Christian CBT and expresses the need for informed consent. Tan is also very clear about not forcing belief systems on clients. Discusses the need for an extensive interview and intake process for new clients in order to understand the patient's history and religious beliefs (Tan, 2007). Tan states that the first session for him usually lasts two hours (Tan, 2007). Tan uses Christian CBT to help Christian patients overcome experiences and memories... middle of paper... from experiences that cause people to feel weak and out of control. This is a unique way to restore strength, confidence and control to a person because they feel that God is with them. I hope this author writes more about his successes and failures with this method. I would like to know the statistics related to this method. Just for my edification, I would like to know how often your patients experience the presence of God in these sessions and when they experience God if it is always a peaceful experience. I believe God is a loving God, but I'm also aware that there are some things that make Him angry and I'd be curious to find out if that aspect ever comes up. I am very interested in this method and would like to study it in more depth. I'm also thinking about trying it myself, but would like to do more research before doing so.

Topic > A review of: “The Use of Prayer and Scripture in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy” Summary In Tan's article, “The Use of Prayer and Scripture in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy” – Behavior Therapy” published by the Journal of Psychology and Theology in 2007, discusses integrating prayer and scripture with cognitive behavioral therapy. Tan uses examples of integration from real-life counseling sessions he has been involved in as a counselor. Tan's article first discusses the usefulness of CBT and other behavioral techniques in counseling (Tan, 2007). Tan discusses very early in his article that CBT is as effective as antidepressant medications and is more effective than cognitive therapy alone according to a recent placebo study (Tan, 2007). Tan states that the development of mindfulness and acceptance-based CBT, which is the predecessor of Christian-based CBT, has its roots in Zen Buddhism and is itself a spiritually based practice (Tan, 2007). The evolution of a Christian, Muslim, or other religious focus was a natural progression due to its spiritual components (Tan, 2007). Tan states that there are now ten studies, six Christian and four Muslim, providing support for the implementation and use of religiously focused CBT (Tan, 2007). Tan describes the ethical approach to Christian CBT and expresses the need for informed consent. Tan is also very clear about not forcing belief systems on clients. Discusses the need for an extensive interview and intake process for new clients in order to understand the patient's history and religious beliefs (Tan, 2007). Tan states that the first session for him usually lasts two hours (Tan, 2007). Tan uses Christian CBT to help Christian patients overcome experiences and memories... middle of paper... from experiences that cause people to feel weak and out of control. This is a unique way to restore strength, confidence and control to a person because they feel that God is with them. I hope this author writes more about his successes and failures with this method. I would like to know the statistics related to this method. Just for my edification, I would like to know how often your patients experience the presence of God in these sessions and when they experience God if it is always a peaceful experience. I believe God is a loving God, but I'm also aware that there are some things that make Him angry and I'd be curious to find out if that aspect ever comes up. I am very interested in this method and would like to study it in more depth. I'm also thinking about trying it myself, but would like to do more research before doing so.