Keywords
individualism, mental health, professions, gospel teachings
Abstract
Individualistic values characterize contemporary society and many popular approaches to mental health treatment. This paper critiques the individualistic values embedded in the helping professions that implicitly contradict the teachings ofJesus Christ, the surest foundation for mental health interventions. Members of AMCAP are encouraged to search out and replace problematic values that contradict gospel teachings which have been integrated into contemporary mental health practice.
Original Publication Citation
Smith, T. B., & Draper, M. R. (23). From the individual to individualism: A critique of the helping professions. AMCAP Journal, 28, 2-24.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Smith, Timothy B. and Draper, Matthew R., "From the Individual to Individualism: A Critique of the Helping Professions" (2003). Faculty Publications. 518.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/518
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2003-01-01
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/2798
Publisher
Association of Mormon Counselors and Psychotherapists
Language
English
College
David O. McKay School of Education
Department
Counseling Psychology and Special Education
Copyright Status
© 2003 & 2004 by Association of Mormon Counselors and Psychotherapists
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Counseling Psychology Commons, Mormon Studies Commons, Special Education and Teaching Commons