The Notion of Healing in the Therapeutic Work of Georeg Freemesser and Steve De Shazer: A Comparison
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Theology (MTh)
Department
Theology
Faculty/School
Martin Luther University College
First Advisor
Thomas St. James O’Connor
Advisor Role
Thesis Supervisor
Abstract
George Freemesser and Steve de Shazer have several strong commonalities in their understandings of healing; both can be situated within the framework of pastoral counselling. Because for Freemesser the therapist’s person is an important dimension of healing, I begin with his biography, then my view of healing. To provide the pastoral counselling framework, I review the thought of Pilch, Clebsch and Jaekle, and Rovers. Steve de Shazer’s view of healing is then discussed, though he does not employ the term, by misunderstanding his notion of the goal of therapy as healing. Freemesser’s understanding of healing is described, and finally a direct comparison made between de Shazer and Freemesser in context of pastoral care and counselling.
Recommended Citation
Marrocco, Mary, "The Notion of Healing in the Therapeutic Work of Georeg Freemesser and Steve De Shazer: A Comparison" (2007). Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive). 883.
https://scholars.wlu.ca/etd/883
Convocation Year
2007
Included in
Practical Theology Commons, Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion Commons