Three Voices, one Song: A Psychologist, Spiritual Director, and Pastoral Counselor Share Perspectives on Providing Care

Abstract

A psychologist, spiritual director, and pastoral counselor provide perspectives on approaching the care of persons. Taking a narrative, dialogical approach, each author in turn briefly introduces herself and her approach to care. Next a vignette is presented involving a clergy person who is in crisis, which is followed by a perspectival analysis by each author of how she would approach the case. Finally, each author offers reflections and comments on the perspective and approach of the other disciplines. Closing thoughts on integrative approaches to care are offered.