Engaging in Counseling Research with Curiosity and Wisdom: A Christian Integrative Approach

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Kristen Kansiewicz Paul Loosemore

Engaging in Counseling Research with Curiosity and Wisdom

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A Christian Integrative Approach

Kristen Kansiewicz, Paul Loosemore

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IVP Academic
10 February 2026

Religious counselling; Psychology; Psychological methodology

Series: Christian Association for Psychological Studies Books

Discover Research as a Spiritually Formative Journey

In counseling and psychology programs, students and educators alike often approach research with feelings of apprehension. Educators and researchers Kristen Kansiewicz and Paul Loosemore offer a different perspective. In Engaging in Counseling Research with Curiosity and Wisdom, they reveal how research is not only an essential element of mental health work but a unique invitation to curiosity, wisdom, and personal growth.

Kansiewicz and Loosemore provide an integrative connection between Christian faith and the process of research. They unpack such topics as:

how to engage one’s whole self as a researcher

different perspectives on knowledge and truth

the importance of diversity in research

applying research insights to the clinical setting

Designed to accompany and enhance the primary curriculum in a research course, Engaging in Counseling Research with Curiosity and Wisdom:

offers a Christian formation perspective of the research process.

shows how to look at Scripture through a research lens and research through a biblical lens.

includes discussion questions and classroom learning activities.

contains inspiring ideas for teaching research courses.

compliments CACREP curriculum.

God created us to be explorers, filled with awe as we uncover truths all around. Everyone in the mental health professions can benefit from understanding what good research is and how they can engage their natural curiosity wisely in every phase of their work. Whether you are an educator, student, or professional in psychology, counseling, social work, or a similar profession, this resource empowers you to engage with research in a meaningful and faithful way.

By: Kristen Kansiewicz, Paul Loosemore
Imprint: IVP Academic
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 363g
ISBN: 9781514012024
ISBN 10: 1514012022
Series: Christian Association for Psychological Studies Books
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 10 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1. The Heart of a Researcher 2. Moving from Curiosity to Truth 3. Honoring Diversity in the Kingdom 4. Measuring God's World 5. Sitting with Stories and Meaning-Making 6. Applying Research Through Wise Clinical Practice

Kristen Kansiewicz (PhD, Regent University) is program director of the graduate counseling program at Evangel University. She developed the Church Therapy model to integrate clinical mental health services into church settings, and she has conducted multiple research studies focused on clergy mental health. Paul Loosemore (PhD, Regent University) is associate professor and director of the counseling department at Covenant Theological Seminary. He conducts and publishes research in the area of Christian integration while serving as an educator, clinician, and supervisor.

Reviews for Engaging in Counseling Research with Curiosity and Wisdom: A Christian Integrative Approach

""This book addresses a critical niche in promoting the hope and truth of a biblical worldview to the process of research and practice in clinical counseling. Because everything exists within a worldview, and because research provides a necessary foundation for exploring, expressing, and treating concerns in counseling, applying a kingdom lens to this topic acknowledges the truth and purpose for cultivating a gospel mindset to our counseling process and practice."" -- Seth L. Scott, assistant dean of the School of Counseling at Columbia International University