This acclaimed, influential work applies the concepts of systemic family therapy to the emotional life of congregations. Edwin H. Friedman shows how the same understanding of family process that can aid clergy in their pastoral role also has important ramifications for negotiating congregational dynamics and functioning as an effective leader. Clergy from diverse denominations, as well as family therapists and counselors, have found that this book directly addresses the dilemmas and crises they encounter daily. It is widely used as a text in courses on pastoral care, leadership, and family systems.
- ISBN10 1609189566
- ISBN13 9781609189563
- Publish Date 17 June 2011 (first published 25 December 1985)
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint Guilford Publications
- Format eBook
- Pages 319
- Language English