Spirituality in Counseling and Psychotherapy: An Integrative Approach That Empowers Clients (en Inglés)
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"Written with great clarity and intelligence, this book will beof benefit to all mental health practitioners, students ofpsychology, and those seeking a better understanding of their ownprocess of psychological and spiritual transformation."—Tara Brach, PhD, Author of Radical Acceptance andTrue Refuge"In this wonderful book, Rick Johnson weaves together differenttheoretical perspectives in a way that welcomes religion,spirituality, and nature into the counseling and psychotherapyprocess. It's a delight to read Dr. Johnson's approach—anapproach that teaches therapists how to empathically explorespirituality as an important dimension of human existence."—John Sommers-Flanagan, PhD, coauthor of Counseling andPsychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice and ClinicalInterviewing"Rick Johnson's book Spirituality in Counseling andPsychotherapy is a rich introduction to the varied forms inwhich spiritual suffering enters the consulting room, the range oftheories which address or fail to address this need, and specificattitudes and practices through which therapists can provide anon-doctrinal but open encounter with the spiritual needs of theirclients."—James Hollis, PhD, Jungian analyst, and author of fourteenbooks, among them What Matters Most: Living a More ConsideredLifeA practical integration of psychology and spirituality thatbuilds upon existing psychological theoriesWhile many clients want spiritual and philosophical issues to beaddressed in therapy, many mental health professionals report thatthey feel ill-equipped to meet clients' needs in this area.Providing a model that is approachable from a variety oftheoretical orientations, Spirituality in Counseling andPsychotherapy supports therapists in becoming open to theunique ways that clients define, experience, and accesslife-affirming, spiritual beliefs and practices.Drawing on the author's research into spiritual issues as wellas predictors of clients' psychological health, this reflectivebook presents an integrative approach to discussing the topic ofspirituality. An essential resource for mental health professionalsof all spiritual and religious persuasions, Spirituality inCounseling and Psychotherapy discusses:Client-defined spiritualityIntegrating spirituality with psychological theoriesWhy clients become spiritually lostPractical steps for spiritual health and abundance intherapyHelping clients reclaim their real selfHow spiritually oriented therapy helpsGuidance for therapists in differentiating their spiritualityfrom their clients' to foster a more successful therapeuticrelationshipFilled with numerous cases and stories illustrating howspirituality can be a natural and beneficial part of thetherapeutic process, Spirituality in Counseling andPsychotherapy enables mental health professionals tononjudgmentally invite a collaborative exploration of the role ofspirituality in their clients' lives.
