Closing the Gap: A Collaboration Between Psychotherapy & Communities of Faith Paperback – March 9, 2026

Closing the Gap: Collaborative Approaches to Bridging the Mental Health Gap is a groundbreaking guide for faith and community leaders, mental health practitioners, and social work professionals seeking to work together in dismantling barriers to emotional well-being.Authored by Dr. Dwight Holland, this book presents The GAP Model—a proven, community-tested framework that blends psychoeducation, therapeutic partnerships, empowerment, scalable solutions, and outcome tracking into one cohesive approach. Designed to create safe, stigma-free spaces, the model equips leaders to help individuals process repressed emotions, confront trauma, and engage in healing practices that address their developmental interruptions.Far from abstract theory, The GAP Model draws on real-world partnerships with churches, schools, mental health agencies, and grassroots organizations. While relevant to all communities, it places a special emphasis on supporting men—who often face unique cultural, social, and personal barriers to seeking help.Whether you are a pastor, clinician, educator, or community organizer, Closing the Gap offers both inspiration and a practical blueprint for building bridges between spiritual care and mental health services—turning collaboration into transformation. Read more