Abstract
The 16th century schism in Christian thought leading to the Reformation has an interesting analogy in Carl Rogers' attempt to “reform” the helping professions. An exploration of this analogy clarifies much of the theoretical tension in the contemporary arena of pastoral counseling.
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Cooper, T.D. Carl Rogers and Martin Luther—A “reformation” in the helping professions. Pastoral Psychol 38, 15–24 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01040943
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