Understanding Psychology of Faith

Faith is the basic element intertwined with the human psyche. Jung believed that religion was a natural expression of the collective unconscious. According to him, God is a psychological construct, reflecting an image of our Self. Recently, the president of the American Psychological Association, Dr. Thema Bryant, pointed out that Faith is an integral part of the practice and research of clinical psychology. A basic finding is that religion supports people’s need to feel personal control over events in their lives and reduces anxiety in the face of events that are out of their control or that simply do not meet their expectations. Kelley Tyan explored a similar concept in her book One Prayer. In this episode, Kelley and I will discuss the psychological aspect of Faith and its importance in our lives. Kelley Tyan is the Founder of Addicted to the Climb, Author, Podcast Host, and Coach