Ish Spiritmatters

Welcome to Episode 6 of Season 1.  In today’s episode, Dr. Jon Allen talks about hope, psychotherapy, and spiritual connection.  In his work as a psychotherapist, Dr. Allen has found that restoring hope is based on re-establishing a sense of a benevolent connection and secure attachment. When healing occurs in human relationships, parallel healing occurs in the relationship with God—each reinforces the other. Psychotherapy can be helpful in repairing such ruptures, and pastoral counseling is often essential.  Dr. Allen’s reflection stems from a talk he gave at ISH’s annual November psychotherapy and faith conference.  Dr. Allen is a Senior Staff Psychologist at Menninger Clinic and Professor of Psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine, and on ISH’s adjunct faculty.  Dr. Allen is also a composer, and in this episode, has shared his musical composition and performance titled “Reflection."