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Spiritual/Religious Issues In Therapy At A Community Mental Health Clinic, Courtney Elizabeth Mcconnell
Spiritual/Religious Issues In Therapy At A Community Mental Health Clinic, Courtney Elizabeth Mcconnell
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Abstract The purpose of this dissertation is to explore the growing area of spirituality and religion in counseling. The American public values religion; and the American Psychological Association (APA) acknowledges religion/spirituality as a vital area of diversity. With APA calling for specialized training in religious diversity, it is important to consider what religious/spiritual issues arise in a community counseling setting. This study was designed to determine whether clients or therapists raise religious issues, and whether clients who self-identify as religiously affiliated spend more time discussing religious/spiritual topics in session. In addition, researchers hoped to learn about what religious content was …
Spiritually Oriented Interventions: Future Directions In Training And Research (Chapter 14 Of Spiritually Oriented Interventions For Counseling And Psychotherapy), Mark R. Mcminn, Everett L. Worthington Jr, Jame D. Aten
Spiritually Oriented Interventions: Future Directions In Training And Research (Chapter 14 Of Spiritually Oriented Interventions For Counseling And Psychotherapy), Mark R. Mcminn, Everett L. Worthington Jr, Jame D. Aten
Faculty Publications - Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program
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Spiritual Directors And Clinical Psychologists: A Comparison Of Mental Health And Spiritual Values (Taken From Chapter 3 Of Spiritual Formation, Counseling, And Psychotherapy), Mark R. Mcminn, Nicholas C. Howard, Leslie D. Bissell, Sally R. Faries, Jeffrey B. Van Meter
Spiritual Directors And Clinical Psychologists: A Comparison Of Mental Health And Spiritual Values (Taken From Chapter 3 Of Spiritual Formation, Counseling, And Psychotherapy), Mark R. Mcminn, Nicholas C. Howard, Leslie D. Bissell, Sally R. Faries, Jeffrey B. Van Meter
Faculty Publications - Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program
We surveyed a total of 315 spiritual directors, psychologist members of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS), and psychologist members of the American Psychological Association (APA) to determine their respective values on ten mental health themes derives from Jensen and Bergin (1988), and three spirituality scales drawn from the writings of John of the Cross. All three groups endorsed the value of expressing feelings, personal autonomy and maturity, and integrating work and leisure. CAPS psychologists and spiritual directors endorsed more than APA psychologists the values of spirituality, forgiveness, and the three John of the Cross scales. Spiritual directors reported …