Imago Dei Psychology IDP is the first and only psychotherapy fully based on an authentic Christian anthropology and as such is the first and only fully integrated Catholic and Christian psychology.
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The Imago Dei Conceptualization "finds within the doctrinal teaching of the Church, developed over two millennia, a systematic anthropology able to comprehend the fullest range of human values and human interests." --Daniel N. Robinson, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown University and a Fellow of the Faculty of Philosophy, Oxford University.
"This book proffers a powerful antidote to a purely secular form of psychology: a fully integrated Catholic psychotherapeutic conceptualization. " --John O'Connell, Editor of Fr. John Hardon's Catholic Faith Magazine.
Fr. Kenneth Baker, SJ, editor of the prestigious Homiletic & Pastoral Review, examines Dr. G.C. Dilsaver's work, "Imago Dei Psychotherapy" & the late Dr. Conrad Baar's "Affirmation Psychotherapy" and only find's IDP to be "fully in accord with traditional scholastic philosophy and theology."Read more...
Exclusive boarding retreats are offered throughout the year for an intensive IDP experience designed for differing populations including men, women, clergy, and religious.
Dr. G.C. Dilsaver, PsyD, MTS conducts Imago Dei Institute. He holds a doctoral degree in clinical psychology, as well as a master degree in the theology and ethics of marriage and family. Dr. Dilsaver is author of the book Imago Dei Psychotherapy and is the developer of the "Imago Dei Psychotherapeutic Conceptualization." Read more...
Professional Certification as an Imago Dei psychotherapist is open to doctors of psychology (clinical psychologists), psychiatrists (physicians with appropriate specialized training), and select master level mental health clinicians. Pastoral Certification is open to clergy, religious, and qualified laymen. Read more...