Toward a Theology of Mental Health - Emma Pierce

Dr. Pauline Emma Pierce makes some profound comments on the practice of psychology and pastoral care in her PhD thesis A Practical Theology of Mental Health , and speaks of the need to hear 'the voice of the witness'.

Related concerns, not necessarily arising from the thesis: On the importance of hearing from those who have suffered with a 'mental illness'. On their voices being heard when public policy is being developed. On the healing experienced in, by and through being heard. On the negative reinforcement which can occur when pastoral care is inadequate.