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The Compact Encyclopedia of Psychological Problems
66 psychological problems are discussed - from addiction to enuresis, adoption to brain damage, epilepsy to impotence, insecurity to tics. This guide provides concise, detailed information which illuminates the issues, causes, and possible treatment.
398 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1984
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August 20, 2024
A REPRINTING OF NARRAMORE'S 1966 BOOK
Dr. Clyde M. Narramore (born 1916) was the founding president of the Narramore Christian Foundation, and later became the founding president of the Rosemead School of Psychology [now affiliated with Biola University]. In the 1950s, he and his wife Ruth hosted a daily radio broadcast called Psychology for Living. He has written many books, such as 'The Psychology of Counseling,' etc.
This 1984 book is simply a reproduction (in a smaller, more compact form) of Narramore's 1966 book, 'Encyclopedia of Psychological Problems'; it frankly would have benefited from a LITTLE "editorial" updating. (Such as in the frequent identification of patients as "Negro female," "Spanish woman," etc.)
He said in the first chapter, "This volume presents a discussion of most of man's major psychological problems. It emphasizes the psychological nature of these difficulties. Indeed, all counselors, whether of a medical, religious of other background, should consider man's emotions and their effect upon his general well-being... Because man is a spiritual being, it is important to consider the spiritual aspects of human adjustment. This volume expresses the fact that problems not only have physical and emotional bases, but spiritual as well. And since many problems have spiritual causes, it follows that they have spiritual solutions." (Pg. 13-14) He admits that "The following general outline of emotional and mental disturbances is taken from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual..." (Pg. 16)
He observes, "the alcoholic often needs medical therapy to help him stop drinking. Following this, psychological diagnosis is important in learning the causes of the problem. Psychotherapy which takes into consideration spiritual conversion and dynamic Christian growth is especially effective. Rehabilitation centers and farms have proved helpful in providing desirable environments and friendships during a crucial period of readjustment." (Pg. 48)
He suggests the following as possible sources for homosexuality: Glandular Disturbances; Dominant Mother; Weak Father; Overindulgent Mother; Cruel Parents; Poor Parental Marriage Relationships; Overly Close Relationship With a Parent of the Same Sex; Lack of Appropriate Sex Education, etc. (Pg. 155-156) He adds, "Christian psychologists who have worked widely with homosexuals on a deep spiritual basis... have been unusually successful." (Pg. 161)
Sure, this book is a bit "dated." (It's more than sixty years old, after all.) But Narramore's books still have value for those looking for a Christian perspective on psychology.
Dr. Clyde M. Narramore (born 1916) was the founding president of the Narramore Christian Foundation, and later became the founding president of the Rosemead School of Psychology [now affiliated with Biola University]. In the 1950s, he and his wife Ruth hosted a daily radio broadcast called Psychology for Living. He has written many books, such as 'The Psychology of Counseling,' etc.
This 1984 book is simply a reproduction (in a smaller, more compact form) of Narramore's 1966 book, 'Encyclopedia of Psychological Problems'; it frankly would have benefited from a LITTLE "editorial" updating. (Such as in the frequent identification of patients as "Negro female," "Spanish woman," etc.)
He said in the first chapter, "This volume presents a discussion of most of man's major psychological problems. It emphasizes the psychological nature of these difficulties. Indeed, all counselors, whether of a medical, religious of other background, should consider man's emotions and their effect upon his general well-being... Because man is a spiritual being, it is important to consider the spiritual aspects of human adjustment. This volume expresses the fact that problems not only have physical and emotional bases, but spiritual as well. And since many problems have spiritual causes, it follows that they have spiritual solutions." (Pg. 13-14) He admits that "The following general outline of emotional and mental disturbances is taken from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual..." (Pg. 16)
He observes, "the alcoholic often needs medical therapy to help him stop drinking. Following this, psychological diagnosis is important in learning the causes of the problem. Psychotherapy which takes into consideration spiritual conversion and dynamic Christian growth is especially effective. Rehabilitation centers and farms have proved helpful in providing desirable environments and friendships during a crucial period of readjustment." (Pg. 48)
He suggests the following as possible sources for homosexuality: Glandular Disturbances; Dominant Mother; Weak Father; Overindulgent Mother; Cruel Parents; Poor Parental Marriage Relationships; Overly Close Relationship With a Parent of the Same Sex; Lack of Appropriate Sex Education, etc. (Pg. 155-156) He adds, "Christian psychologists who have worked widely with homosexuals on a deep spiritual basis... have been unusually successful." (Pg. 161)
Sure, this book is a bit "dated." (It's more than sixty years old, after all.) But Narramore's books still have value for those looking for a Christian perspective on psychology.
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