Integrating Spirituality into Counseling uses the Christian tradition as starting point for developing a universal frame of reference and is predominantly based on an existential approach to counseling, one that is applicable to several faith traditions as well as spiritual but non-religious audiences.
- A broad, concise and practical overview of the field
- Inspirational ways of understanding topics related to spirituality and counseling through an interdisciplinary lens
- Short but in depth presentation of the essential theoretical and historical foundations illustrated by practical examples
Integrating Spirituality into Counseling is an interdisciplinary triumph. It includes the expected theoretical and practical techniques associated with training counselors but also engages a range of transcendental topics beneficial to the researcher, practitioner, and student alike. David B. Perrin, professor emeritus at St. Jerome's University at the University of Waterloo, Canada, and author of Studying Christian Spirituality
This rich book is the culmination of many years of reflection on spirituality. It brings the reader on a journey through the evolution of spirituality, spiritual experiences, and spiritual growth, but does not shy away from the dark side of spirituality. It will be appreciated both by clinicians and scholars. Judith Malette, PhD, CPsych, full professor in the School of Counselling, Psychotherapy, and Spirituality at Saint Paul University, Ottawa, Canada
Dr. Andrzej K. Jastrzebski, OMI, is a professor at Saint Paul University in Ottawa. He has a keen interest in promoting a holistic understanding of the human experience through research on spirituality, philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience.
1. Defining Spirituality 2. Researching and Measuring Spirituality: Challenges and Opportunities 3. What Is a Spiritual Experience? 4. How to Understand Spiritual Development and Growth 5. From Spiritual Direction to Spiritually Integrated Therapy 6. Ethical Considerations Regarding Integrating Spirituality into Counseling 7. Spirituality Embedded in Culture 8. Signs of Healthy Spirituality 9. The Dark Side of Religion and Spirituality 10. Spiritual Struggle and Transformation 11. Prayer 12. Rituals 13. Spiritual Discipline 14. Sin, Confession, and Reconciliation