1	Introduction: The Psychology and Education of Serving By Christine Agaibi
2	What is Psychology??
3	Definitions of Psychology The scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
4	American Board of Psychology Definition The Practice of Psychology: "The observation, description, evaluation, interpretation and or modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, or procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psychoeducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups, organizations, institutions and the public. The practice of psychology shall be construed within the meaning of this definition without regard to whether payment is received for services rendered. The provision of any of the above-mentioned services or activities by any means, including electronic or telephonic, constitutes the practice of psychology."
5	Brief History of Psychology There are currently over 400 theories of psychology Modern psychology began with Sigmund Freud who founded Psychoanalytic/ Psychodynamic theory Other famous theories: Humanistic (Rogers and Maslow), Cognitive-Behavioral (Ellis and Beck), Behavioral (Watson, Skinner, Bandura), Existential (May, Yalom, Buber, Frankl, Fromm), Gestalt (Perls)
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7	Biblical Roots of Psychology? Humanistic Psychology Theory very much resembles the teachings of Jesus Christ in the Bible. Humanistic Psychology has 6 basic tenets. These tenets are conditions that are necessary for change to occur. So what are these tenets of change? More importantly how do they relate to the Bible?
8	Humanistic Psychology and the Bible 1. Relationship – Two people must be in a relationship in order for one person to make a difference in the life of the other. “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2) “Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interest of others.” (Philippians 2:4) “Therefore, comfort each other and edify one another just as you are also doing. (Thess. 5:11)
9	Humanistic Psychology and the Bible (cont.) 2. Vulnerability – a person seeking help is motivated by vulnerability from a state of incongruence between who they want to be and who they are. “He who swears to his own hurt and does not change…he who does these things shall never be moved.” (Psalm 15:4-5) “…because they do not change, therefore they do not fear God.” (Psalm 55:19) So what can we do in service to help people change?
10	Humanistic Psychology and the Bible (cont.) Pennebaker (1989, 1990, 2002) did some research on the benefits of self-disclosure and confession. He found that people have a powerful need to confess. In fact those who regularly discussed troubling events had better immune systems and better overall health. But when people come to us as servants they are seeking comfort and we must be nonjudgmental listeners.
11	Humanistic Psychology and the Bible (cont.) 3. Genuineness – do not deceive those that come to you for help by only pretending to show concern. Accurately represent yourself and do not present a façade. “You shall not bear false witness…” (Exodus 20:16). There are seven things that are disgraceful to the Lord. One is, “…a false witness that speaks lies…” (Proverbs 6:19).
12	Humanistic Psychology and the Bible (cont.) 4. Unconditional Positive Regard – people face incongruence when they feel like their worth is determined only conditionally by others. Therefore if we show unconditional positive regard to people they are natural and are able to open up and change. This means we should not judge others. “Judge not, that you be not judge. For with what judgment you judge you will be judged…” (Matthew 7:1-2)
13	Humanistic Psychology and the Bible (cont.) 5. Accurate Empathy – experience the other person’s world as if it was your own. This is different from sympathy (feeling sorry for someone). With empathy you actually put yourself in someone else’s shoes and understand how they feel without letting your own anger, fear, or values get in the way. “So incline your ear to wisdom and apply your heart to understanding.” (Proverbs 2:2).
14	Humanistic Psychology and the Bible (cont.) 6. Perception of Genuineness – in order for you to be able to help, not only should you be genuine, but the person you are helping must see you as genuine. To achieve this you must act kindly to others. “What is desired in a man is kindness…” (Proverbs 19:22). “Finally all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another, love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous.” (1 Peter 3:8).
15	So these are the mechanisms for change…. What could cause someone to not change??
16	Defense Mechanisms Psychological maneuvers by which we distort reality in ways that will help us avoid conflicts and reduce anxiety
17	Repression Force a negative thought from conscious awareness into the unconscious
18	Suppression Intentionally avoid thinking about it (by thinking about something else)
19	Denial Reinterpretation of the anxiety provoking material to make it less threatening
20	Projection Attribute your own personality characteristics to other people
21	Displacement Objective Displacement – expressing a feeling toward one individual that should be expressed toward someone else Drive Displacement – having one feeling that cannot be express so the energy from that feeling is transferred to another feeling that can be expressed
22	Regression Return to an earlier stage in life in which you were more secure and successful
23	Identification You take on the characteristics of another individual
24	Rationalization Giving a good reason for some behavior that is not the real reason so that you can disguise actual but unacceptable motivations
25	Compensation Work extra hard to overcome the real or imagined weakness
26	Intellectualization Focus on the objective nonemotional details of an otherwise emotional experience
27	Reaction Formation You transform the desire or the behavior into the opposite.
28	Topics Child Development and Education How do children learn The Toddler and Preschooler The 4s and 5s The 1^st and 2^nd Graders The 3^rd and 4^th Graders The 5^th and 6^th Graders Serving the Individual: Why? Serving the Individual: How? The Needs of Teens and Youth Helping those that are Different Visiting the Needy and Terminally Ill Exceptional and Intellectually Impaired Children The Role of the Family and School Managing the Classroom Effectively Recreation, Camping and Music Children and the Bible, Worship, and Prayer Audiovisual Aids and Computers Story Telling and Story Playing