Black Liberation Integrative Psychology: Implications for Clinical Theory and Practice.

This article focuses on integrating Black Liberation Theology (BLT), founded by theologian James Cone, with Christian psychology to address limitations in traditional Western models of integration that emphasize rationalism and often overlook the lived experiences of marginalized communities. BLT centers knowledge on the lived experience of oppression and advocates for solidarity with the oppressed, communal healing, and social justice as integral to Christian faith and psychological practice. The article explores how BLT's principles align with Relational Cultural Theory (RCT), a psychological framework emphasizing connection, mutual empathy, and power-sharing, illustrating this integration through clinical training at Baylor University Counseling Center. It argues for a culturally responsive, experiential, and justice-oriented approach to Christian psychology that moves beyond individual transformation to include community renewal and systemic change.