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“Adams, You Talk About Nothing Else But Sin”

March 24, 2021 by Jay Adams

Classic Blog by Jay Adams

Note: The following essay is an excerpt from Dr. Adams’ as of yet unpublished manuscript entitled Adams’ Answers…Objections from Critics. Let me say right up front that I don’t mind fair and impartial criticism; I try to learn from it. But one thing I am somewhat sensitive about is this: there are … [Read more...] about “Adams, You Talk About Nothing Else But Sin”

On Being Nice

April 15, 2020 by Donn R Arms 1 Comment

Question:  If you throw a rock at a pack of dogs, which animal yelps the loudest? Answer:  The one that was hit. I was recently reminded of this old riddle when I was asked during a Q & A session why Dr. Adams engenders so much anger among psychologists, integrationists, and even some who … [Read more...] about On Being Nice

Behaviorism?

November 9, 2015 by Jay Adams Leave a Comment

Accusation:  What you are doing isn't really unique. It's only a species of Behaviorism. This false charge has been made by those who have a propensity to lump together all things that sound similar. Their problem—and it’s a serious one—is that they read and think carelessly. They have little power … [Read more...] about Behaviorism?

For Now . . .

October 1, 2010 by Jay Adams

Often, I’ve been charged with being critical of others. But I have hardly been charged with being critical of those in the basic Nouthetic counseling camp. Yet, interestingly enough, I find that, as of late, some of these very persons have had little hesitation out attacking my writings—and even me … [Read more...] about For Now . . .

You Are Too Critical of Others

August 26, 2010 by Jay Adams

Note: The following essay is an excerpt from Dr. Adams’ as of yet unpublished manuscript entitled Adams’ Answers…Objections from Critics. I want you to know that I do not enjoy criticizing others who have gone wrong in their counseling. I believe, however, that this criticism is fair and honest—and … [Read more...] about You Are Too Critical of Others

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