Paradox: The Psychology of Spirituality Workbook

By Daniel J. Christiano and Robert Curtis

We are all unique individuals created in the image of God, and yet we struggle daily to live our lives as part of a community, be it a family, a workgroup, or even a church group.

This paradox, like the four others illustrated in Paradox: the Psychology of Spirituality, along with all of the relationships we have and the ways in which they run often cause significant psychological and emotional difficulties that prevent us from living productively in community situations. These issues also hinder the development of our spirituality, our ability to recognize our place as sacred beings and our fulfillment in the depth of our relationship with God.

This is a workbook that accompanies the textbook of the same name and is used to journal the journey toward greater fulfillment through questions and self reflection.

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: Jan 23, 2003
• ISBN: 9781469722290

Daniel J. Christiano

DANIEL CHRISTIANO received his BA in Psychology (1973) and his MS in Counseling (1975) from Canisius College, Buffalo, New York. He completed his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology (1981) at Arizona State University. He maintains a private practice in Gilbert, Arizona. ROBERT CURTIS is a freelance journalist, novelist, poet, photographer, a Diocese of Phoenix certified Liturgical Coordinator, and a life-professed lay member of the Western Province of the Dominican Order.

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Contents

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This workbook is a companion to the text Paradox: the Psychology of Spirituality. It is designed as an independent daily journal in order to allow the reader to chart the progress of his or her reading and subsequent reflection. The workbook should be utilized only after the chapter and the case studies are read, but before the subsequent chapters are read. During the week after the chapter is read and the journal is being filled in, a suggestion would be to look at the recommended reading list in order to supplement increased knowledge and awareness.

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1. Keep a daily journal for at least one week and address these questions each day:

Day One

a. Did I feel the happiest alone or with someone else today?

b. Did I feel close to anyone today? Was I comfortable?

c. Did I let others know how I felt today? What I needed?

d. How much physical and/or personal space did I need today to feel safe, content, etc:

e. Did I give everyone else enough personal space today? My spouse, my children?

f. Was it difficult for me to set limits with anyone today? Tell what my rules or expectations are? How about