Spirituality in Counseling and Psychotherapy

A practical integration of psychology and spirituality that builds upon existing psychological theoriesWhile many clients want spiritual and philosophical issues to be addressed in therapy, many mental health professionals report that they feel ill-equipped to meet clients' needs in this area. Providing a model that is approachable from a variety of theoretical orientations, Spirituality in Counseling and Psychotherapy supports therapists in becoming open to the unique ways that clients define, experience, and access life-affirming, spiritual beliefs and practices.Drawing on the author's research into spiritual issues as well as predictors of clients' psychological health, this reflective book presents an integrative approach to discussing the topic of spirituality. An essential resource for mental health professionals of all spiritual and religious persuasions, Spirituality in Counseling and Psychotherapy discusses: Client-defined spiritualityIntegrating spirituality with psychological theoriesWhy clients become spiritually lostPractical steps for spiritual health and abundance in therapyHelping clients reclaim their real selfHow spiritually oriented therapy helpsGuidance for therapists in differentiating their spirituality from their clients' to foster a more successful therapeutic relationshipFilled with numerous cases and stories illustrating how spirituality can be a natural and beneficial part of the therapeutic process, Spirituality in Counseling and Psychotherapy enables mental health professionals to nonjudgmentally invite a collaborative exploration of the role of spirituality in their clients' lives.