Albers et. al provide a helpful resource for those entering into the world of pastoral care. Vignettes in each chapter concretize the effects of a mental illness and prepare the reader to explore the psychological, psychiatric, and physical dimensions of each illness as well as appropriate pastoral, theological, and spiritual responses. For me as someone new to pastoral care, this has been an invaluable introduction into the world of mental illness, and as I progress farther into the field I see myself returning to this book to recall its suggestions for pastoral care.
A few additional considerations: for those already immersed in the field of mental health, I would think the value of this book would be in its theological and spiritual considerations as well as its suggestions for care giving. For those looking for extensive and nuanced details on mental illness, this might not be the book for you. Also, since it was published before DSM-V, the book references DSM-IV. From my limited exposure to both, this doesn't subtract from the value of the book.
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