Spirituality and the therapeutic process a comprehensive resource from intake to termination edited by Jamie D. Aten and Mark M. Leach. - 1st ed. - Washington, DC American Psychological Association 2009. - ix, 305 p. 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Spirituality and mental health research in context -- Ethical concerns around spirituality and religion in clinical practice -- Therapist self-awareness -- Noting the importance of spirituality during clinical intake -- Clinical assessment of clients' spirituality -- Including spirituality in case conceptualizations: a meaning systems approach -- Integrating spirituality with clinical practice through treatment planning -- How spirituality can affect the therapeutic alliance -- Implementing treatments that incorporate client spirituality -- Spirituality in therapy termination -- Case study showing inclusion of spirituality in the therapeutic process -- Training therapists to address spiritual concerns in clinical practice and research.

9781433803734 1433803739

2008016942


Psychotherapy--Religious aspects.
Spirituality
Psychotherapist and patient
Psychotherapy patients--Religious life.

RC489.S676 / S65 2009

616.8914 / S75971

WM 420 / S7596 2009