The Integration Journey

""The Integration Journey by Whitney and Dwiwardani maps on well to the challenges many students face in relating their personal story and identity as a Christian, their identity as a future psychologist, and the ways they want to be responsive to matters of justice in the world today as ambassadors of Christ. I look forward to having my students immerse themselves in it for the development of their own integrative identity."" -- Mark A. Yarhouse, Dr. Arthur P. Rech and Mrs. Jean May Rech Professor of Psychology at Wheaton College ""William B. Whitney and Carissa Dwiwardani have created a personal journey of reflection for students and psychologists. They believe that reflecting on our personal stories within our own culture of Christian faith, psychological understandings, and culture will lead us to an ever-unfolding wholeness. Teresa of Avila said, 'The feeling remains that God is on the journey too.' After reading The Integration Journey and applying it, you'll see that you've been on a journey with God."" -- Everett L. Worthington Jr., Commonwealth Professor Emeritus at Virginia Commonwealth University ""With two seasoned teachers in Whitney and Dwiwardani, I expected and found a thoughtful approach to theological and psychological reflection that is embedded in cultural contexts. But I didn't expect their generous invitation to turn this integrative meaning making inward before they empowered me to consider how to 'work toward greater love and justice in our churches, communities, and society.' Illustrated with glimpses from their integration journeys and filled with stirring questions to guide transformation, this book is a trustworthy guide to the integration journey ahead."" -- Joel Jin, assistant professor of clinical psychology at Seattle Pacific University and coauthor of Deliberate Practice in Multicultural Therapy