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The Christian Psychologist: Mental Health for 21st Century Christ Followers

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Ep 30Episode 30: Narcissism

ReferencesAmerican Psychiatric Association. (2022). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). American Psychiatric Publishing.APA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Narcissism. https://dictionary.apa.org/narcissismBangley, B. (Ed.). (2006). The cloud of unknowing: Contemporary English edition. Paraclete Press.Casale, S. (2022). Psychological distress profiles of young adults with vulnerable narcissism traits. The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 201, 426-431.Hewitt, J., & Kealy, D. (2022). Pathological narcissism and psychological distress: The mediating effects of vitality, initiative, and mindfulness. Personality and Individual Differences, 184, 111185.Holman Bible Dictionary. (2004). Pride. Holman Publishing Group.Holman Bible Dictionary. (2004). Love. Holman Publishing Group.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Knabb, J., Vazquez, V., Wang, K., & Bates, T. (2018). ‘Unknowing’ in the 21st century: Humble detachment for Christians with repetitive negative thinking. Spirituality in Clinical Practice, 5, 170-187.Twenge, J. (2010). The narcissism epidemic: Living in the age of entitlement. Atria.Twenge, J. M., & Foster, J. D. (2010). Birth cohort increases in narcissistic personality traits among American college students, 1982–2009. Social Psychological and Personality Science, 1(1), 99–106.Upper Room Dictionary of Christian Spiritual Formation. (2003). Love. Upper Room Books.

Mar 19, 202341 min

Ep 29Episode 29: Worship and Awe

ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Awe. https://dictionary.apa.org/aweAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Worship. https://dictionary.apa.org/worshipBangley, B. (Ed.). (2006). The cloud of unknowing: Contemporary English edition. Paraclete Press.Block, D. (2014). For the glory of God: Recovering a biblical theology of worship. Baker Academic.Chirico, A., & Gaggioli, A. (2021). The potential role of awe in depression: Reassembling the puzzle. Frontiers in Psychology, 12. Holman Bible Dictionary. (2004). Worship. Holman Publishing Group.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Knabb, J., Vazquez, V., Wang, K., & Bates, T. (2018). ‘Unknowing’ in the 21st century: Humble detachment for Christians with repetitive negative thinking. Spirituality in Clinical Practice, 5, 170-187.Merton, T. (2014). Contemplative prayer. Image Books.Monroy, M., & Keltner, D. (2022). Awe as a pathway to mental and physical health. Perspectives on Psychological Science. Advance online publication.Peterson, D. (1992). Engaging with God: A biblical theology of worship. InterVarsity Press. Sun, Z., Hou, Y., Song, L., Wang, K., & Yuan, M. (2023). The buffering effect of awe on negative emotions in self-threatening situations. Behavioral Sciences, 13, 44.Upper Room Dictionary of Christian Spiritual Formation. (2003). Negative way. Upper Room Books.Upper Room Dictionary of Christian Spiritual Formation. (2003). Worship. Upper Room Books.Yaden, D., Kaufman, S., Hyde, E., Chirico, A., Gaggioli, A. Zhang, J., & Keltner, D. (2018). The development of the Awe Experience Scale (AWE-S): A multifactorial measure for a complex emotion. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 14, 474-488.

Mar 12, 202348 min

Ep 28Episode 28: Joy

ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Joy. https://dictionary.apa.org/joyCasioppo, D. (2020). The cultivation of joy: Practices from the Buddhist tradition, positive psychology, and yogic philosophy. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 15, 67-73.Evangelical Dictionary of Theology. (2001). Delight. Baker Academic.Holman Bible Dictionary. (2004). Joy. Holman Bible Publishing.Howe, J. (2012). A treatise of delighting in God. Puritan Publications.Johnson, M. (2020). Joy: A review of the literature and suggestions for future directions. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 15, 5-24,Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Kraus, S., & Sears, S. (2009). Measuring the immeasurables: Development and initial validation of the Self-Other Four immeasurables (SOFI) Scale based on Buddhist teachings on loving kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity. Social Indicators Research, 92, 169–181.Merriam-Webster Dictionary. (n.d.). Delight. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delightSalzberg, S. (2020). Lovingkindness: The revolutionary art of happiness. Shambhala.Shonin, E., Van Gordon, W., & Compare, (2015). Buddhist-derived loving-kindness and compassion meditation for the treatment of psychopathology: A systematic review. Mindfulness, 6, 1161–1180.Zeng, X., Liao, R., & Zhang, R. (2017). Development of the Appreciative Joy Scale. Mindfulness, 8, 286–299.Zeng, X., Wang, R., & Oei, T. (2019). Heart of joy: A randomized controlled trail evaluating the effect of an appreciative joy meditation training on subjective well-being and attitudes. Mindfulness, 10, 506–515.

Mar 5, 202344 min

Ep 27Episode 27: Surrender

ReferencesClements, A. D., & Ermakova, A. V. (2012). Surrender to God and stress: A possible link between religiosity and health. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 4(2), 93–107. Cole, B. S., & Pargament, K. I. (1999). Spiritual surrender: A paradoxical path to control. In W. R. Miller (Ed.), Integrating spirituality into treatment: Resources for practitioners (pp. 179–198). American Psychological Association.de Caussade, J.-P. (2008). The joy of full surrender: Contemporary English edition. Paraclete Press.Hidas, A. (1981). Psychotherapy and surrender: A psychospiritual perspective. The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology, 13, 27-32.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Upper Room Dictionary of Christian Spiritual Formation. (2003). Abandonment. Upper Room Books. Wong-McDonald, A., & Gorsuch, R. (2000). Surrender to God: An additional coping style? Journal of Psychology and Theology, 28, 149-161.

Feb 26, 202343 min

Ep 26Episode 26: Anxiety

ReferencesAmerican Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Author.APA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Anxiety. https://dictionary.apa.org/anxietyBarclay, W. (1974). New Testament words. Westminster Press.Bruce, S., Yonkers, K., Otto, M., Eisen, J., Weisberg, R., Pagano, M., Shea, M., & Keller, M. (2005). Influence of psychiatric comorbidity on recovery and recurrence in generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, and panic disorder: A 12-year prospective study. American Journal of Psychiatry, 162, 1179-1187. Colombiere, C. (1980). Trustful surrender to divine providence: The secret of peace and happiness. Tan Books.Kessler, R., Petukhova, M., Sampson, N., Zaslavsky, A., & Wittchen, H. (2012). Twelve-month and lifetime prevalence and lifetime morbid risk of anxiety and mood disorders in the United States. International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research, 21, 169–184.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Knabb, J. (2022). Faith-based ACT for Christian clients: An integrative treatment approach (2nd ed.). Routledge.Knabb, J., & Frederick, T. (2017). Contemplative prayer for Christians with chronic worry: An eight-week program. Routledge.Knabb, J., Frederick, T., & Cumming, G. (2017). Surrendering to God’s providence: A three-part study on providence-focused therapy for recurrent worry (PFT-RW). Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 9, 180-196.Terlizzi, E., & Villarroel, M. (2020). Symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder among adults: United States, 2019. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db378-H.pdf

Feb 19, 202335 min

Ep 25Episode 25: Relationship Distress

ReferencesAmerican Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Author.American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Relationship. https://dictionary.apa.org/relationshipBaldwin, M. (1992). Relational schemas and the processing of social information. Psychological Bulletin, 112, 461-484.Beasley-Topliffe, K. (Ed.). (2003). The upper room dictionary of Christian spiritual formation. Upper Room Books.Beck, J. (2020). Cognitive behavior therapy: Basics and beyond (3rd ed.). The Guilford Press.Blanton, P. (2013). Mind over marriage: Transforming your relationship using centering prayer and neuroscience. Lantern Books.Dattilio, F. (2010). Cognitive-behavioral therapy with couples and families: A comprehensive guide for clinicians. The Guilford Press.de Sales, F. (2011). Treatise on the love of God: Contemporary English version. Paraclete Press.Holman Concise Bible Dictionary. (2016). Marriage. B&H Publishing Group.Knabb, J. (2022). Faith-based ACT for Christian clients: An Integrative treatment approach (2nd ed.). Routledge.Kostenberger, A., & Jones, D. (2012). Marriage and the family: Biblical essentials. Crossway.Lawrence, B. (2015). The practice of the presence of God. (S. Sciurba, Trans.). ICS Publications.Lev, A., & McKay, M. (2017). Acceptance and commitment therapy for couples: A clinician’s guide to using mindfulness, values & schema awareness to rebuild relationships. New Harbinger Publications, Inc.Pratscher, S., Wood, P., King, L., & Bettencourt, B. (2019). Interpersonal mindfulness: Scale development and initial construct validation. Mindfulness, 10, 1044-1061.Rafaeli, E., Bernstein, D., & Young, J. (2011). Schema therapy: Distinctive features. Routledge.Simeone-DiFrancesco, C., Roediger, E., & Stevens, B. (2015). Schema therapy with couples: A practitioner’s guide to healing relationships. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.Sternberg, R. J. (1986). A triangular theory of love. Psychological Review, 93(2), 119–135.Sternberg, K., & Sternberg, R. (2020). What makes love work: Triangles of love. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/successful-intelligence/202001/what-makes-love-work-triangles-loveTilden, T., & Datillio, F. (2005). Vulnerability schemas of individuals in couples relationships: A cognitive perspective. Contemporary Family Therapy, 27, 139-162.van Vreeswijk, M., Broersen, J., & Schurink, G. (2014). Mindfulness and schema therapy: A practical guide. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.Yarhouse, M., & Sells, J. (2017). Family therapies: A comprehensive Christian appraisal. InterVarsity Press.Young, J., Klosko, J., & Weishaa, M. (2003). Schema therapy: A practitioner’s guide. The Guilford Press.

Feb 12, 202349 min

Ep 24Episode 24: Optimism

ReferencesAlarcon, G., Bowling, N., & Khazon, S. (2013). Great expectations: A meta-analytic examination of optimism and hope. Personality and Individual Differences, 54, 821-827.American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Author.American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Optimism. https://dictionary.apa.org/optimismBarclay, W. (1974). New Testament words. SCM Press Ltd.Beeke, J., & Jones, M. (2012). A Puritan theology: Doctrine for life. Reformation Heritage Books.Beeke, J., & La Belle, J. (2010). Living by God’s promises. Reformation Heritage Books.Byfield, N. (2013). The promises of God. Puritan Publications.Holman Bible Dictionary. (2004). Hope. B & H Publishing Group.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Malouff, J., & Schutte, N. (2016). Can psychological interventions increase optimism? A meta-analysis. Journal of Positive Psychology, 12, 594-604.Seligman, M. (2006). Learned optimism: How to change your mind and your life. Doubleday Publishing Group.Spurstowe, W. (2012). The wells of salvation opened. Puritan Publications.

Feb 5, 202342 min

Ep 23Episode 23: Internet Addiction

ReferencesAmerican Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Author.Ball, J. (2016). A treatise of divine meditation. Puritan Publications.Barclay, W. (1974). New Testament words. SCM Press Ltd.Beeke, J., & Jones, M. (2012). A Puritan theology: Doctrine for life. Reformation Heritage Books.Bowen, S., Chawla, N., & Marlatt, G. (2010). Mindfulness-based relapse prevention for addictive behaviors: A clinician’s guide. The Guilford Press.Capuzzi, D., & Stauffer, M. (2012). Foundations of addiction counseling (2nd ed.). Pearson Education, Inc. Jenaro, C., Flores, N., Gomez-Vela, A., Gonzalez-Gil, F., & Caballo, C. (2007). Problematic Internet and cell-phone use: Psychological, behavioral, and health correlates. Addiction Research and Theory, 15, 309-320.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Knabb, J. (2022). Faith-based ACT for Christian clients: An integrative treatment approach (2nd ed.). Routledge.Knabb, J., & Pelletier, J. (2014). The relationship between problematic Internet use, psychological functioning, and God attachment among adults at a Christian university. Mental Health, Religion & Culture, 17, 239-251.Lam, L., Peng, Z., Mai, J., & Jing, J. (2009). Factors associated with Internet addiction among adolescents. Cyberpsychology & Behavior, 12, 551-555.Lan, Y., Ding, J., Li, W., Li, J., Zhang, Y., Liu, M., & Fu, H. (2018). A pilot study of a group mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral intervention for smartphone addiction among university students. Journal of Behavioral Addictions, 7, 1171-1176.Liu, C., & Kuo, P. (2007). A study of Internet addiction through the lens of the interpersonal theory. Cyberpsychology & Behavior, 10, 799-804.Ni, X., Yan, H., Chen, S., & Liu, Z. (2009). Factors influencing Internet addiction in a sample of freshman university students in China. Cyberpsychology & Behavior, 12, 327-330.Owen, J. (2007). Communion with the Triune God. Crossway Books.Pan, Y., Chiu, Y., & Lin, Y. (2020). Systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiology of internet addiction. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 118, 612-622.Weinstein, A., & Lejoyeux, M. (2010). Internet addiction or excessive Internet use. The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 36, 277-283.Wormer, K., & Davis, D. (2013). Addiction treatment: A strengths perspective. Cengage.Young, K., & Nabuco de Abreu, C. (Eds.). (2010). Internet addiction: A handbook and guide to evaluation and treatment. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Jan 29, 202346 min

Ep 22Episode 22: Anger

ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Anger. https://dictionary.apa.org/angerBarclay, W. (1974). New Testament words. SCM Press Ltd.Berkowitz, L., & Harmon-Jones, E. (2004). Toward an understanding of the determinants of anger. Emotion, 4, 107-130.Kessler, R., Coccaro, E., Faza, M., Jaeger, S. Jin, R., & Walters, E. (2006). The prevalence and correlates of DSM-IV Intermittent Explosive Disorder in the national comorbidity survey replication. Archives of General Psychiatry, 63, 669-678.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Knabb, J., & Frederick, T. (2017). Contemplative prayer for Christians with chronic worry: An eight-week program. Routledge.Knabb, J., & Vazquez, V. (2018). A randomized controlled trial of a two-week Internet-based contemplative prayer program for Christians with daily stress. Spirituality in Clinical Practice, 5, 37-53.Novaco, R. (1976). The functions and regulation of the arousal of anger. American Journal of Psychiatry, 133, 1124-1128.Stosny, S. (2003). Manual of the core value workshop. CompassionPower.Talbot, J. (2013). The Jesus prayer: A cry for mercy, a path of renewal. InterVarsity Press.Wright, S., Day, A., & Howells, K. (2009). Mindfulness and the treatment of anger problems. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 14, 396-401.

Jan 22, 202349 min

Ep 21Episode 21: Emotions

References\APA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Emotion. https://dictionary.apa.org/emotionsBorgman, B. (2009). Feelings and faith: Cultivating Godly emotions in the Christian life. Crossway Books.Cosby, B. (2012). Suffering and sovereignty: John Flavel and the Puritans on afflictive providence. Reformation Heritage Books.Elliott, M. (2006). Faithful feelings: Rethinking emotion in the New Testament. Kregel Publications.Gallagher, T. (2006). The examen prayer: Ignatian wisdom for our lives today. The Crossroad Publishing Company.Gohm, C., & Clore, G. (2000). Individual differences in emotional experience: Mapping available scales to processes. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 26, 679-697.Gratz, K., & Roemer, L. (2004). Multidimensional assessment of emotion regulation and dysregulation: Development, factor structure, and initial validation of the difficulties in emotion regulation scale. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 26, 41-54.Greenberg, L. (2006). Emotion-focused therapy: A synopsis. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 36, 87-93.Hareli, S., & Hess, U. (2012). The social signal value of emotions. Cognition and Emotion, 26, 385-389.Ignatian Spirituality. (n.d.). The daily examen. https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-examen/Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Krystal, H. (1988). Integration and self-healing: Affect, trauma, alexithymia. Routledge.Linehan, M. (1993). Skills training manual for treating borderline personality disorder. The Guilford Press.Manney, J. (2011). The prayer that changes everything: Discovering the power of St. Loyola’s examen. Loyola Press.Oatley, K., & Johnson-Laird, P. (1996). The communicative theory of emotions: Empirical tests, mental models, and implications for social interaction. In L. Martin & A. Tesser (Eds.), Striving and feeling: Interactions among goals, affect, and self-regulation (pp. 363–393). Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc. Roberts, R. (2007). Spiritual emotions: A psychology of Christian virtues. William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.Vine, V., & Aldao, A. (2014). Impaired emotional clarity and psychopathology: A transdiagnostic deficit with symptom-specific pathways through emotion regulation. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 33, 319-342.

Jan 15, 202340 min

Ep 20Episode 20: Mentalization

ReferencesAival-Naveh, E., Rothschild-Yakar, L., & Kurman, J. (2019). Keeping culture in mind: A systematic review and initial conceptualization of mentalizing from a cross-cultural perspective. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 26(4), 1-25.Allen, J. (2008). Mentalizing as a conceptual bridge from psychodynamic to cognitive-behavioral therapies. European Psychotherapy, 8, 103-121.Allen, J., & Fonagy, P. (Eds.). (2006). Handbook of mentalisation-based treatment. John Wiley & Sons.Allen, J., Fonagy, P., & Bateman, A. (2008). Mentalizing in clinical practice. American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc.Bangley, B. (Ed.). (2006). The cloud of unknowing: Contemporary English edition. Paraclete Press.Dimitrijevic, A., Hanak, N., Dimitrijevic, A., & Marjanovic, Z. (2018). The mentalization scale (MentS): A self-report measure for the assessment of mentalizing capacity. Journal of Personality Assessment, 100, 268-280.Fischer-Kern, M., & Tmej, A. (2019). Mentalization and depression: Theoretical concepts, treatment approaches and empirical studies—An overview. Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, 65, 162-177.Fonagy, P., & Luyten, P. (2009). A developmental, mentalization-based approach to the understanding and treatment of borderline personality disorder. Development and Psychopathology, 21, 1355-1381.Frenette, D. (2012). The path of centering prayer: Deepening your experience of God. Sounds True.Gilbert, P. (2010). Compassion focused therapy. Routledge.Keating, T. (2006). Open mind, open heart: 20th anniversary edition. Bloomsbury.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Schaap-Jonker, H., & Corveleyn, J. (2014). Mentalizing and religion: A promising combination for psychology of religion, illustrated by the case of prayer. Archive for the Psychology of Religion, 36, 303-322.Taylor, B. (2002). Becoming Christ: Transformation through contemplation. Cowley Publications.Willard, D. (2002). Renovation of the heart: Putting on the character of Christ. NavPress.Wolpert, D. (2003). Creating a life with God: The call of ancient prayer practices. Upper Room Books.

Jan 8, 202344 min

Ep 19Episode 19: Endurance

ReferencesBarclay, W. (2000). New testament words. Westminster John Knox Press.Bishop, S., Lau, M., Shapiro, S., Carlson, L., Anderson, N., Carmody, J., Segal, Z., Abbey, S., Speca, M., Velting, D., & Devins, G. (2004). Mindfulness: A proposed operational definition. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 11, 230-241.Chryssavgis, J. (2008). In the heart of the desert: The spirituality of the desert fathers and mothers. World Wisdom, Inc.Feldman, G., Hayes, A., Kumar, S., Greeson, J., & Laurenceau, J. (2007). Mindfulness and emotion regulation: The development and initial validation of the cognitive and affective mindfulness scale-revised (CAMS-R). Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 29, 177-190.Gamez, W., Chmielewski, M., Kotov, R., Ruggero, C., Suzuki, N., & Watson, D. (2014). The Brief Experiential Avoidance Questionnaire: Development and Initial Validation. Psychological Assessment, 26, 35-45.Harmless, W. (2004). Desert Christians: An introduction to the literature of early monasticism. Oxford University Press.Hayes, S. (2005). Get out of your mind and into your life: The new acceptance and commitment therapy. New Harbinger Publications.Hayes, S. (2019). A liberated mind: How to pivot toward what matters. Avery.Hayes, S., Strosahl, K., & Wilson, K. (2012). Acceptance and commitment therapy: The process and practice of mindful change (2nd ed.). The Guilford Press.Jankowski, T., Bak, W., & Miciuk, L. (2022). Adaptive self-concept as a predictor of dispositional mindfulness. Personality and Individual Differences, 190, 111519.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Knabb, J. (2022). Acceptance and commitment therapy for Christian clients: A faith-based workbook (2nd ed.). Routledge.Knabb, J. (2022). Faith-based ACT for Christian clients: An integrative treatment approach (2nd ed.). Routledge.Knabb, J., & Wang, K. (2021). The Communion with God Scale: Shifting from an etic to emic perspective to assess fellowshipping with the Triune God. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 13, 67-80.Knabb, J., Pelletier, J., & Grigorian-Routon, A. (2014). Towards a psychological understanding of servanthood: An empirical investigation of the relationship between orthodox beliefs, experiential avoidance, and self-sacrificial behaviors among Christians at a religiously-affiliated university. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 42, 269-283.Leyro, T., Zvolensky, M., & Bernstein, A. (2010). Distress tolerance and psychopathological symptoms and disorders: A review of the empirical literature among adults. Psychological Bulletin, 136, 576-600.Paintner, C. (2012). Desert fathers and mothers: Early Christian wisdom sayings. SkyLight Paths Publishing.Pryce, P. (2018). The monk’s cell: Ritual and knowledge in American contemplative Christianity. Oxford University Press.Wortley, J. (2012). The book of elders: Sayings of the desert fathers. Cistercian Publications.

Jan 1, 202333 min

Ep 18Episode 18: The Present Moment

ReferencesBishop, S., Lau, M., Shapiro, S., Carlson, L., Anderson, N., Carmody, J., Segal, Z., Abbey, S., Speca, M., Velting, D., & Devins, G. (2004). Mindfulness: A proposed operational definition. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 11, 230-241.Feldman, G., Hayes, A., Kumar, S., Greeson, J., & Laurenceau, J. (2007). Mindfulness and emotion regulation: The development and initial validation of the cognitive and affective mindfulness scale-revised (CAMS-R). Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 29, 177-190.Hayes, S., Strosahl, K., & Wilson, K. (2012). Acceptance and commitment therapy: The process and practice of mindful change (2nd ed.). The Guilford Press.Knabb, J. (2018). The compassion-based workbook for Christian clients: Finding freedom from shame and negative self-judgments. Routledge.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Knabb, J. (2022). Acceptance and commitment therapy for Christian clients: A faith-based workbook (2nd ed.). Routledge.Knabb, J. (2022). Faith-based ACT for Christian clients: An integrative treatment approach (2nded.). Routledge.Knabb, J., Vazquez, V., & Wang, K. (2021). The Christian Contentment Scale: An emic measure for assessing inner satisfaction within the Christian tradition. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 49, 324-341.Knabb, J., Pate, R., Sullivan, S., Salley, E., Miller, A., & Boyer, W. (2020). “Walking with God”: Developing and pilot testing a manualized four-week program combining Christian meditation and light-to-moderate physical activity for daily stress. Mental Health, Religion & Culture, 23, 756-776.Knabb, J., Vazquez, V., Pate, R., Garzon, F., Wang, K., Edison-Riley, D., Slick, A., Smith, R., & Weber, S. (2021). Christian meditation for trauma-based rumination: A two-part study examining the effects of an internet-based four-week program. Spirituality in Clinical Practice. Advance online publication.Lawrence, B. (2015). The practice of the presence of God. (S. Sciurba, Trans.). ICS Publications.Segal, Z., Williams, M., & Teasdale, J. (2012). Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression (2nd ed.). The Guilford Press.

Dec 25, 202243 min

Ep 17Episode 17: Trauma

ReferencesAmerican Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Author.Ball, J. (2016). A treatise of divine meditation. Puritan Publications.Beeke, J., & Jones, M. (2012). A Puritan theology: Doctrine for life. Reformation Heritage Books.Beeke, J., & La Belle, J. (2010). Living by God’s promises. Reformation Heritage Books.Byfield, N. (2013). The promises of God. Puritan Publications.Ehlers, A., & Clark, D. (2000). A cognitive model of posttraumatic stress disorder. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 38, 319-345.Ehring, T., & Ehlers, A. (2014). Does rumination mediate the relationship between emotion regulation ability and posttraumatic stress disorder? European Journal of Psychotraumatology, 5, 1-7.Feldman, G., Hayes, A., Kumar, S., Greeson, J., & Laurenceau, J. (2007). Mindfulness and emotion regulation: The development and initial validation of the cognitive and affective mindfulness scale-revised (CAMS-R). Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 29, 177-190.Gray, M., Litz, B., Hsu, J., & Lombardo, T. (2004). Psychometric properties of the life events checklist. Assessment, 11, 330-341.Kessler, R., Berglund, P., Delmer, O., Jin, R., Merikangas, K., & Walters, E. (2005). Lifetime prevalence and age-of-onset distributions of DSM-IV disorders in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication. Archives of General Psychiatry, 62, 593-602.Kessler, R., Petukhova, M., Sampson, N., Zaslavsky, A., & Wittchen, H. (2012). Twelve-month and lifetime prevalence and lifetime morbid risk of anxiety and mood disorders in the United States. International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research, 21, 169–184.Kilpatrick, D., Resnick, H., Milanak, M., Miller, M., Keyes, K., & Friedman, M. (2013). National estimates of exposure to traumatic events and PTSD prevalence using DSM-IV and DSM-5 criteria. Journal of Trauma and Stress, 26, 537-547.Knabb, J. (2018). The compassion-based workbook for Christian clients: Finding freedom from shame and negative self-judgments. Routledge.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Knabb, J., Vazquez, V., & Pate, R. (2019). ‘Set your minds on things above’: Shifting from trauma-based ruminations to ruminating on God. Mental Health, Religion & Culture, 22, 384–399.Knabb, J., Vazquez, V., Pate, R., & Garzon, F. (2020). Christian meditation for trauma-based rumination: A four-week program. Unpublished manual.Knabb, J., Vazquez, V., Pate, R., Garzon, F., Wang, K., Edison-Riley, D., Slick, A., Smith, R., & Weber, S. (2021). Christian meditation for trauma-based rumination: A two-part study examining the effects of an internet-based four-week program. Spirituality in Clinical Practice. Advance online publication.Knabb, J., Vazquez, V., Pate, R., Wang, K., Lowell, J., De Leeuw, T., Dominguez, A., Duvall, K., Esperante, J., Gonzalez, Y., Nagel, G., Novasel, C., Pelaez, A., Strickland, S., & Park, J. (2022). Lectio divina for trauma symptoms: A two-part study. Spirituality in Clinical Practice. Advance online publication.Michael, T., Halligan, S., Clark, D., & Ehlers, A. (2007). Rumination in posttraumatic stress disorder. Depression and Anxiety, 24, 307-317.Packer, J. (1990). A quest for Godliness: The Puritan vision of the Christian life. Crossway Books.Segal, Z., Williams, M., & Teasdale, J. (2012). Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression (2nd ed.). The Guilford Press.Spurstowe, W. (2012). The wells of salvation opened. Puritan Publications.Steil, R., & Ehlers, A. (2000). Dysfunctional meaning of posttraumatic intrusions in chronic PTSD. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 38, 537-558.Watson, T. (2012). A treatise concerning meditation. Waxkeep Publishing.Wilt, J., Exline, J., Lindberg, M., Park, C., & Pargament, K. (2017). Theological beliefs about suffering and interactions with the divine. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 9, 137-147.

Dec 18, 202259 min

Ep 16Episode 16: Depression

ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Sadness. https://dictionary.apa.org/sadnessAmerican Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Author.Cook, C. (2011). The Philokalia and mental wellbeing. James Clarke and Co.Horwitz, A., & Wakefield, J. (2007). The loss of sadness: How psychiatry transformed normal sorrow into depressive disorder. Oxford University Press.Kessler, R., Petukhova, M., Sampson, N., Zaslavsky, A., & Wittchen, H. (2012). Twelve-month and lifetime prevalence and lifetime morbid risk of anxiety and mood disorders in the United States. International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research, 21, 169–184.Kim, Y. (Ed.). (2018). Understanding depression: Clinical manifestations, diagnoses and treatment. Springer.Knabb, J. (2012). Centering prayer as an alternative to mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression relapse prevention. Journal of Religion and Health, 51, 908-924.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Knabb, J., Frederick, T., & Cumming, G. (2017). Surrendering to God’s providence: A three-part study on providence-focused therapy for recurrent worry (PFT-RW). Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 9, 180-196.Laird, M. (2006). Into the silent land: A guide to the Christian practice of contemplation. Oxford University Press.Leloup, J. (2003). Being still: Reflections on the ancient mystical tradition. Paulist Press.Markowitz, J., & Weissman, M. (2004). Interpersonal psychotherapy: Principles and applications. World Psychiatry, 3, 136-139.Segal, Z., Williams, M., & Teasdale, J. (2012). Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression (2nd ed.). The Guilford Press.

Dec 11, 202238 min

Ep 15Episode 15: Stress

ReferencesAmerican Psychological Association. (2014). Stress in America: Paying with our health. https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2014/stress-report.pdfAno, G., & Vasconcelles, E. (2005). Religious coping and psychological adjustment to stress: A meta-analysis. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 61, 461-480.APA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Stress. https://dictionary.apa.org/stressClements, A., & Ermakova, A. (2012). Surrender to God and stress: A possible link between religiosity and health. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 4, 93-107.Cohen, S., Kamarck, T., & Mermelstein, R. (1983). A global measure of perceived stress. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 24,386-396.Grossman, P., Niemann, L., Schmidt, S., & Walach, H. (2004). Mindfulness-based stress reduction and health benefits: A meta-analysis. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 57, 35-43.Kabat-Zinn, J. (1990). Full catastrophe living: Using the wisdom of your body and mind to face stress, pain, and illness. Random House, Inc.Knabb, J. (2017). The Jesus prayer for Christians with daily stress: A two-week program. Unpublished manual.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Knabb, J., & Frederick, T. (2017). Contemplative prayer for Christians with chronic worry: An eight-week program. Routledge.Knabb, J., & Vazquez, V. (2018). A randomized controlled trial of a two-week Internet-based contemplative prayer program for Christians with daily stress. Spirituality in Clinical Practice, 5, 37-53.Lazarus, R. (1999). Stress and emotion: A new synthesis. Springer Publishing Company, Inc.Talbot, J. (2013). The Jesus prayer: A cry for mercy, a path of renewal. InterVarsity Press.Wong-McDonald, A., & Gorsuch, R. (2000). Surrender to God: An additional coping style? Journal of Psychology and Theology, 28, 149-161.

Dec 4, 202242 min

Ep 14Episode 14: Compassion

ReferencesGermer, C. (2009). The mindful path to self-compassion: Freeing yourself from destructive thoughts and emotions. The Guilford Press.Gilbert, P. (2010). Compassion focused therapy: Distinctive features. Routledge.Kirby, J. (2016). Compassion interventions: The programmes, the evidence, and implications for research and practice. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice. Advanced online publication.Knabb, J. (2018). The compassion-based workbook for Christian clients: Finding freedom from shame and negative self judgments. Routledge.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Knabb, J., & Vazquez, V. (2018). A randomized controlled trial of a two-week Internet-based contemplative prayer program for Christians with daily stress. Spirituality in Clinical Practice, 5, 37-53.MacBeth, A., & Gumley, A. (2012). Exploring compassion: A meta-analysis of the association between self-compassion and psychopathology. Clinical Psychology Review, 32, 545-552.Mathewes-Green, F. (2009). The Jesus prayer: The ancient desert prayer that tunes the heart of God. Paraclete Press.Nikodimos. (Ed.). (1782). Philokalia. R.P. Pryne.Stahl, B., & Goldstein, E. (2010). A mindfulness-based stress reduction workbook. New Harbinger Publications, Inc.Stewart, D. (1998). Compassion. In C. Brand, C. Draper, & A. England (Eds.), Holman illustrated Bible dictionary (p. 324). Holman Reference.Strong, J. (2001). The Greek dictionary of the New Testament. Thomas Nelson.Talbot, J. (2013). The Jesus prayer: A cry for mercy, a path of renewal. InterVarsity Press.Zeng, X., Chiu, C., Wang, R., Oei, T., & Leung, F. (2015). The effects of loving-kindness meditation on positive emotions: A meta-analytic review. Frontiers in Psychology, 6.

Nov 27, 202245 min

Ep 13Episode 13: Attachment

ReferencesBartholomew, K., & Horowitz, L. (1991). Attachment styles among young adults: A test of a four-category model. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 61, 226-244.Beeke, J., & Jones, M. (2012). A Puritan theology: Doctrine for life. Reformation Heritage Books.Bretherton, I. (1985). Attachment theory: Retrospect and prospect. Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development, 50, 3-35.Brown, D., & Elliott, D. (2016). Attachment disturbances in adults: Treatment for comprehensive repair. W. W. Norton & Company.Clinton, T., & Sibcy, G. (2002). Attachments: Why you love, feel, and act the way you do. Thomas Nelson Publishers.Clinton, T., & Straub, J. (2010). God attachment: Why you believe, act, and feel the way you do about God. Howard Books.Feeney, B., & Collins, N. (2004). Interpersonal safe haven and secure base caregiving processes in adulthood. In W. Rholes & J. Simpson (Eds.), Adult attachment: Theory, research, and clinical implications (pp. 300-338). The Guilford Press.Hall, T., Fujikawa, A., Halcrow, S., Hill, P., & Delaney, H. (2009). Attachment to God and implicit spirituality: Clarifying correspondence and compensation models. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 37, 227-242.Karen, R. (1994). Becoming attached: First relationships and how they shape our capacity to love. Oxford University PressKnabb, J. (2018). The compassion-based workbook for Christian clients: Finding freedom from shame and negative self judgments. Routledge.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Knabb, J., & Wang, K. (2021). The Communion with God Scale: Shifting from an etic to emic perspective to assess fellowshipping with the Triune God. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 13, 67-80.Knabb, J., Johnson, E., Bates, T., & Sisemore, T. (2019). Christian psychotherapy in context: Theoretical and empirical explorations in faith-based mental health. Routledge.Mikulincer, M., & Shaver, P. (2007). Attachment in adulthood: Structure, dynamics, and change. The Guilford Press.Owen, J. (2007). Communion with the Triune God.Crossway Books.Willis, W. (2000). Fellowship. In D. Freedman (Ed.), Eerdmans dictionary of the Bible (p. 460). Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.

Nov 20, 202245 min

Ep 12Episode 12: Worldview

ReferencesErickson, M. (2013). Christian theology (3rd ed.). Baker Academic.Gallagher, T. (2008). Meditation and contemplation: An Ignatian guide to praying with Scripture. The Crossroad Publishing Company.Henriques, G. (2019). Toward a metaphysical empirical psychology. In T. Teo (Ed.), Palgrave studies in the theory and history of psychology (pp. 209-238). Switzerland: Springer Nature.Jackson, A., & Meadows, F. (1991). Getting to the bottom to understand the top. Journal of Counseling & Development, 70, 72-76. Johnson, K., Hill, E., & Cohen, A. (2011). Integrating the study of culture and religion: Toward a psychology of worldview. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 5, 137-152.Koltko-Rivera, M. (2004). The psychology of worldviews. Review of General Psychology, 8, 3-58.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Knabb, J., Wang, K., Lewis Hall, M., & Vazquez, V. (in press). The Christian Worldview Scale: An emic measure for assessing a comprehensive view of life within the Christian tradition. Spirituality in Clinical Practice.Manney, J. (2011). The prayer that changes everything: Discovering the power of St. Loyola’s examen. Loyola Press.Sire, J. (2009). The universe next door: A basic worldview catalog. IVP Academic.Slife, B., O’Grady, K., & Kosits, R. (Eds.). (2017). The hidden worldviews of psychology’s theory, research, and practice. Routledge.

Nov 13, 202243 min

Ep 11Episode 11: Detachment

ReferencesBangley, B. (Ed.). (2006). The cloud of unknowing: Contemporary English edition. Paraclete Press.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Knabb, J., Vazquez, V., Wang, K., & Bates, T. (2018). ‘Unknowing’ in the 21st century: Humble detachment for Christians with repetitive negative thinking. Spirituality in Clinical Practice, 5, 170-187.Knabb, J., Vazquez, V., Bates, M., Garzon, F., Ford, K., & Wang, K. (2018). Christian meditation for repetitive negative thinking: A four-week preventative program. Unpublished manual.Lonsdale, D. (2005). Detachment. In P. Sheldrake (Ed.), The new Westminster dictionary of Christian spirituality (p. 234). Westminster John Knox Press.Sahdra, B. K., Shaver, P. R., and Brown, K. W. (2010). A scale to measure nonattachment: A Buddhist complement to Western research on attachment and adaptive functioning. Journal of Personality Assessment, 92, 116–127. The Upper Room Dictionary of Christian Spiritual Formation. (2003). Detachment. Upper Room Books.

Nov 6, 202234 min

Ep 10Episode 10: Gratitude

ReferencesBeeke, J., & Jones, M. (2012). A Puritan theology: Doctrine for life. Reformation Heritage BooksCrouch, T. A., Verdi, E. K., & Erickson, T. M. (2020). Gratitude is positively associated with quality of life in multiple sclerosis. Rehabilitation Psychology, 65(3), 231–238. Dickens, L. (2017). Using gratitude to promote positive change: A series of meta-analyses investigating the effectiveness of gratitude interventions. Basic and Applied Social Psychology, 39, 193-208.Emmons, R. (2004). The psychology of gratitude: An introduction. In R. Emmons & M. McCullough (Eds.), The psychology of gratitude (pp. 3-18). Oxford University Press.Emmons, R., & McCullough, M. (2003). Counting blessings versus burdens: An experimental investigation of gratitude and subjective well-being in daily life. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 84, 377-389.Jans-Beken, L., Jacobs, N., Janssens, M., Peeters, S., Reijnders, J., Lechner, L., & Lataster, J. (2020). Gratitude and health: An updated review. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 15(6), 743–782. Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Knabb, J., Vazquez, V., Pate, R., & Wang, K. (2021). The Christian Gratitude Scale: An emic approach to measuring thankfulness in every season of life. Spirituality in Clinical Practice. Advance online publication.Knabb, J., Vazquez, V., Pate, R., & Wang, K. (2021, March). An emic approach to gratitude to God: Toward a Christian understanding of thankfulness in all seasons [Conference presentation]. Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) Annual Conference (Virtual).Krause, N., Bruce, D., Hayward, R. D., & Woolever, C. A. (2014). Gratitude to God, self-rated health, and depressive symptoms. Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, 53(2), 341–355.McCullough, M., Emmons, R., & Tsang, J. (2002). The grateful disposition: A conceptual and empirical topography. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 82, 112–127.Morgan, B., Gulliford, L., & Kristjansson, K. (2017). A new approach to measuring moral virtues: The Multi-Component Gratitude Measure. Personality and Individual Differences, 107, 179-189.Sansone, R., & Sansone, L. (2010). Gratitude and well being: The benefits of appreciation. Psychiatry, 7, 18-22.Schnitker, S. A., & Richardson, K. L. (2019). Framing gratitude journaling as prayer amplifies its hedonic and eudaimonic well being, but not health, benefits. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 14(4), 427–439.Seligman, M. E. P., Steen, T. A., Park, N., & Peterson, C. (2005). Positive psychology progress: Empirical validation of interventions. American Psychologist, 60(5), 410–421. Sibbes, R. (2016). The disposition of God’s people. Chapel Library.Tsang, J.-A. (2006). Gratitude and prosocial behaviour: An experimental test of gratitude. Cognition and Emotion, 20(1), 138–148.

Oct 30, 202232 min

Ep 9Episode 9: Perfectionism

ReferencesAnderson, N., Miller, R., & Travis, P. (2003). When trying harder isn’t enough: Breaking the bondage of legalism. Harvest House Publishers.Bieling, P., Israeli, A., & Antony, M. (2004). Is perfectionism good, bad, or both? Examining models of the perfectionism construct. Personality and Individual Differences, 36, 1373-1385.Damian, L., Stoeber, J., Negru, O., & Baban, A. (2013). On the development of perfectionism in adolescence: Perceived parental expectations predict longitudinal increases in socially prescribed perfectionism. Personality and Individual Differences, 55, 688-693.Egan, S., Wade, T., & Shafran, R. (2011). Perfectionism as a transdiagnostic process: A clinical review. Clinical Psychology Review, 31, 203-212.Frost, R., Lahart, C., & Rosenblate, R. (1991). The development of perfectionism: A study of daughters and their parents. Cognitive Therapy Research, 15, 469–489.Hughes, P. (2001). Grace. In W. Elwell (Ed.), Evangelical dictionary of theology (pp. 519-522). Baker Academic.James, K., & Rimes, K. (2018). Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy versus pure cognitive behavioural self-help for perfectionism: A pilot randomized study. Mindfulness, 9, 801-814.Kempis, T. (2015). The imitation of Christ: Classic devotions in today’s language. Worthy Inspired.Knabb, J. (2018). The compassion-based workbook for Christian clients: Finding freedom from shame and negative self judgments. Routledge.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Limburg, K., Watson, H., Hagger, M., & Egan, S. (2017). The relationship between perfectionism and psychopathology: A meta-analysis. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 73, 1301-1326.Slaney, R., Rice, K., Mobley, M., Trippi, J., & Ashby, J. (2001). The revised Almost Perfect Scale. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 34, 130–145.

Oct 23, 202246 min

Ep 8Episode 8: Contentment

ReferencesBurroughs, J. (2013). Contentment, prosperity, and God’s glory. Reformation Heritage Books. Burroughs, J. (2018). The rare jewel of Christian contentment: Abridged and in modern English. Rob Summers. Cordaro, D., Brackett, M., Glass, L., & Anderson, C. (2016). Contentment: Perceived completeness across cultures and traditions. Review of General Psychology, 20, 221-235.Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary. (1998). Contentment. Holman Bible Publishers.Kempis, T (1983). The imitation of Christ. The Crown Publishing Group. Knabb, J. (2018). The compassion-based workbook for Christian clients: Finding freedom from shame and negative self judgments. Routledge.Knabb, J., Vazquez, V., & Wang, K. (2021). The Christian Contentment Scale: An emic measure for assessing inner satisfaction within the Christian tradition. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 49, 324-341.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.

Oct 16, 202233 min

Ep 7Episode 7: Values

ReferencesBarrett, K., O’Connor, M., & McHugh, L. (2019). A systematic review of values-based psychometric tools within acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). The Psychological Record, 69, 457-485.Bonhoeffer, D. (2012). The cost of discipleship. Touchstone.Beasley-Topliffe, K. (Ed.). (2003). Virtues. Upper Room Books.Harmless, W. (2008). Mystics. Oxford University Press.Harris, R. (2019). ACT made simple: An easy-to-read primer on acceptance and commitment therapy (2nd ed.). New Harbinger Publications.Hayes, S. (2005). Get out of your mind and into your life: The new acceptance and commitment therapy. New Harbinger Publications.Hayes, S., Strosahl, K., & Wilson, K. (2012). Acceptance and commitment therapy: The process and practice of mindful change (2nd ed.). The Guilford Press.Holman Illustrated Pocket Bible Dictionary. (2004). Love. Holman Bible Publishers.Knabb, J. (2022). Faith-based ACT for Christian clients: An integrative treatment approach (2nd ed.). Routledge.Vazquez, V., Knabb, J., Lee-Johnson, C., & Hays, K. (in press). Healing conversations on race: Four key practices from Scripture and psychology. InterVarsity Press.Wortley, J. (2012). The book of elders: Sayings of the desert fathers. Cistercian Publications.

Oct 9, 202249 min

Ep 6Episode 6: Avoidance

ReferencesBrueggemann, W. (1984). The message of the Psalms: A theological commentary. Augsburg Publishing House.Gamez, W., Chmielewski, M., Kotov, R., Ruggero, C., & Watson, D. (2011). Development of a measure of experiential avoidance: The Multidimensional Experiential Avoidance Questionnaire. Psychological Assessment, 23, 692-713.Hall, D. (1986). God & human suffering: An exercise in the theology of the cross. Augsburg Publishing House. Harris, R. (2019). ACT made simple (2nd ed.). New Harbinger Publications.Hayes, S. (2005). Get out of your mind and into your life: The new acceptance and commitment therapy. New Harbinger Publications.Hayes, S., Strosahl, K., & Wilson, K. (2012). Acceptance and commitment therapy: The process and practice of mindful change (2nd ed.). The Guilford Press.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Knabb, J. (2022). Faith-based ACT for Christian clients: An integrative treatment approach (2nd ed.). Routledge.Wolters, A. (2005). Creation regained: Biblical basics for a reformational worldview (2nd ed.). William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.Wortley, J. (2012). The book of elders: Sayings of the desert fathers. Cistercian Publications.

Oct 2, 202256 min

Ep 5Episode 5: Silence

ReferencesBill, J. (2005). Holy silence: The gift of Quaker spirituality (2nd ed.). William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.Chryssavgis, J. (2008). In the heart of the desert: The spirituality of the desert fathers and mothers. World Wisdom, Inc.Kelly, T. (1992). A testament of devotion. HarperCollins.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Lehrhaupt, L., & Meibert, P. (2017). Mindfulness-based stress reduction: The MBSR program for enhancing health and vitality. New World Library.Novotney, A. (2011). Silence, please: Psychologists are increasingly aware of the harmful effects noise has on cognition and health. Monitor on Psychology, 42, 46.Pfeifer, E., & Wittmann, M. (2020). Waiting, thinking, and feeling: Variations in the perception of time during silence. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 1-11.Valle, R. (2019). Toward a psychology of silence. The Humanistic Psychologist, 47, 219-261.

Sep 25, 202248 min

Ep 4Episode 4: Uncertainty

ReferencesBarclay, W. (1974). New testament words. Westminster John Knox Press.Beasley-Topliffe, K. (Ed.). (2003). Providence. Upper Room Books.Colombiere, C. (1980). Trustful surrender to divine providence: The secret of peace and happiness. Tan Books.Dugas, M., & Robichaud, M. (2007). Cognitive-behavioral treatment for generalized anxiety disorder: From science to practice. Routledge.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Knabb, J., & Frederick, T. (2017). Contemplative prayer for Christians with chronic worry: An eight-week program. Routledge.Knabb, J., Frederick, T., & Cumming, G. (2017). Surrendering to God’s providence: A three-part study on providence-focused therapy for recurrent worry (PFT-RW). Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 9, 180-196.Sexton, K. A., & Dugas, M. J. (2009). Defining distinct negative beliefs about uncertainty: Validating the factor structure of the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale. Psychological Assessment, 21, 176–186.

Sep 18, 202246 min

Ep 3Episode 3: Mind Wandering

ReferencesBeeke, J., & Jones, M. (2012). A Puritan theology: Doctrine for life. Reformation Heritage BooksGiannandrea, A., Simione, L., & Pescatori, B. (2019). Effects of the mindfulness-based stress reduction program on mind wandering and dispositional mindfulness facets. Mindfulness, 10, 185–195.Hall, J. (2016). The art of divine meditation. Titus Books.Killingsworth, M., & Gilbert, D. (2010). A wandering mind is an unhappy mind. Science, 330, 932.Knabb, J. (2018). Returning to our biblical roots: Christian meditation as a psychological response to mind wandering. CounselEd, 1-6.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Mooneyham, B., & Schooler, J. (2013). The costs and benefits of mind-wandering: A review. Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology, 67, 11-18.Salavera C., & Usán P. (2020). The mediating role of affects between mind-wandering and happiness. Sustainability, 12, 5139.Strong, J. (2001). The new Strong’s expanded dictionary of the words in the Hebrew Bible.Thomas Nelson.Watson, T. (2014). A treatise concerning meditation. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.White, T. (2013). Instructions for the art of divine meditation. Puritan Publications.Zedelius, C., & Schooler, J. (2018). How different types of mind-wandering affect cognition and behavior. In K. Fox & K. Christoff (Eds.), The Oxford handbook of spontaneous thought: Mid-wandering, creativity, and dreaming (pp. 233- 247). Oxford University Press.

Sep 15, 202243 min

Ep 2Episode 2: Negative Thinking

ReferencesEhring, T., & Watkins, E. (2008). Repetitive negative thinking as a transdiagnostic process. International Journal of Cognitive Therapy, 1, 192-205.Ehring, T., Zetsche, U., Weidacker, K., Wahl, K., Schonfeld, S., & Ehlers, A. (2011). The Perseverative Thinking Questionnaire (PTQ): Validation of a content-independent measure of repetitive negative thinking. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 42, 225-232.Goodwin, T. (2015). The vanity of thoughts. Chapel Library.Hayes, S., Strosahl, K., & Wilson, K. (2012). Acceptance and commitment therapy: The process and practice of mindful change (2nd ed.). The Guilford Press.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Segal, Z., Williams, J., & Teasdale, J. (2012). Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression (2nd ed.). The Guilford Press.Talbot, J. (2013). The Jesus prayer: A cry for mercy, a path of renewal. InterVarsity Press.Thaddeus, E. (2012). Our thoughts determine our lives: The life and teachings of elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica. St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood.

Sep 15, 202245 min

Ep 1Episode 1: Introduction

ReferencesHayes, S. (2022). The most important skill set in mental health. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/get-out-your-mind/202208/the-most-important-skill-set-in-mental-healthJohnson, E. (Ed.). (2013). Psychology & Christianity: Five views. InterVarsity Press.Knabb, J. (2022). Faith-based ACT for Christian clients: An integrative treatment approach (2nd ed.). Routledge.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Knabb, J., Vazquez, V., Pate, R., Lowell, J., & Wang, K. (2021). Lectio divina for trauma-related emotions: A two-week program. Unpublished manual.

Sep 10, 20221h 6m