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Religion, Spirituality And Clinical Practice : An Exploration Of Practical Applications, Julia E. Gallichio
Religion, Spirituality And Clinical Practice : An Exploration Of Practical Applications, Julia E. Gallichio
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The purpose of this study was to elicit clinicians' perspectives and practices with religion and spirituality in clinical practice. Recent social work researchers note the roots of social work in spirituality and believe it can reinvigorate social work practice. Four focus groups were conducted in three different geographical locations with clinicians who included social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists. It was found that the clinicians believed that including spirituality in practice benefits the client either in secular or sectarian ways. The application of spiritual practices varied widely. The majority of participants in this study reported the use of mindfulness and meditation …