Spiritually oriented interventions for counseling and psychotherapy.

Spirituality and religion influence the way many clients interpret their life experiences. Recognizing this reality, __Spiritually Oriented Interventions for Counseling and Psychotherapy__ offers mental health professionals an in-depth look at how to integrate both Western and Eastern spiritually oriented interventions into clinical practice. Through a series of carefully selected interventions, the book examines in detail how each can be utilized in an ethically and culturally sensitive manner with a diverse spectrum of clients who wish to address sacred themes in therapy. Each chapter presents practical strategies and clinical examples of how to successfully implement spiritually oriented interventions into treatment. Relevant theories and research findings are also included. Foundations and context -- Meaning making and spiritually oriented interventions / Jeanne M. Slattery & Crystal L. Park -- Value clarification / Saba Rasheed Ali, Allison Allmon, & Courtney Cornick -- Ethical guidelines for using spiritually oriented interventions / William Hathaway -- Addressing problematic spirituality in therapy / Thomas G. Plante -- Seeking the sacred : the assessment of spirituality in the therapy process / Nichole A. Murray-Swank & Kenneth I. Pargamenta -- Clinical techniques and applications -- Prayer / Donald F. Walker & Gary W. Moon -- Promoting forgiveness as a religious or spiritual intervention / Everett L. Worthington, Jr., Don E. Davis, Joshua N. Hook, Andrea J. Miller, Aubrey L. Gartner, & David J. Jennings, II -- Spirituality and meditation / Jean Kristeller -- Mindfulness / Lorne Ladner -- Prescribing yoga to supplement and support psychotherapy / Vincent G. Valente & Antonio Marotta -- Integrating sacred writings in therapy / Stephen W. Cook, Lance S. Dixon, & Mary A. Fukuyama -- Spiritual journaling / Marsha I. Wiggins -- Training issues and future directions -- An experiential approach for exploring spirituality / Lisa Miller -- Spiritually oriented interventions : future direction in training and research / Mark R. McMinn, Everett L. Worthington, Jr., & Jamie D. Aten. - "In compiling this book on spiritually oriented interventions, it was our hope that readers will become more sensitive and effective at recognizing the important role that religion and spirituality can play in the lives of many clients. Yet our primary goal for this book is to go a step further. We hope to give readers an in-depth look at how to consider both Western and Eastern spiritually oriented interventions in clinical practice. Readers will take away applied insights about how to implement spiritual interventions in their therapeutic practice. Overall, great effort has gone into the book to ensure that each chapter is practitioner "friendly" while also being firmly grounded in theory and research. By bringing together writings of highly regarded scholar-practitioners from diverse Western and Eastern spiritual and religious backgrounds, we hope that Spiritually Oriented Interventions for Counseling and Psychotherapy will become a valuable tool for equipping psychotherapists to work with sacred themes in clinical interventions"--Introduction. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2011 APA, all rights reserved) Spirituality And Religion Influence The Way Many Clients Interpret Their Life Experiences. Recognizing This Reality, Spiritually Oriented Interventions For Counseling And Psychotherapy Offers Mental Health Professionals An In-depth Look At How To Integrate Both Western And Eastern Spiritually Oriented Interventions Into Clinical Practice.through A Series Of Carefully Selected Interventions, The Book Examines In Detail How Each Can Be Utilized In An Ethically And Culturally Sensitive Manner With A Diverse Spectrum Of Clients Who Wish To Address Sacred Themes In Therapy.each Chapter Presents Practical Strategies And Clinical Examples Of How To Successfully Implement Spiritually Oriented Interventions Into Treatment. Relevant Theories And Research Findings Are Also Included.this Book Will Be A Valuable Tool For Equipping Mental Health Professionals To Work With Spiritually And Religiously Diverse Clients. -- Publisher Description. Foundations And Context -- Meaning Making And Spiritually Oriented Interventions / Jeanne M. Slattery & Crystal L. Park -- Value Clarification / Saba Rasheed Ali, Allison Allmon, & Courtney Cornick -- Ethical Guidelines For Using Spiritually Oriented Interventions / William Hathaway -- Addressing Problematic Spirituality In Therapy / Thomas G. Plante -- Seeking The Sacred : The Assessment Of Spirituality In The Therapy Process / Nichole A. Murray-swank & Kenneth I. Pargamenta -- Clinical Techniques And Applications -- Prayer / Donald F. Walker & Gary W. Moon -- Promoting Forgiveness As A Religious Or Spiritual Intervention / Everett L. Worthington, Jr., Don E. Davis, Joshua N. Hook, Andrea J. Miller, Aubrey L. Gartner, & David J. Jennings, Ii -- Spirituality And Meditation / Jean Kristeller -- Mindfulness / Lorne Ladner -- Prescribing Yoga To Supplement And Support Psychotherapy / Vincent G. Valente & Antonio Marotta -- Integrating Sacred Writings In Therapy / Stephen W. Cook, Lance S. Dixon, & Mary A. Fukuyama -- Spiritual Journaling / Marsha I. Wiggins -- Training Issues And Future Directions -- An Experiential Approach For Exploring Spirituality / Lisa Miller -- Spiritually Oriented Interventions : Future Direction In Training And Research / Mark R. Mcminn, Everett L. Worthington, Jr., & Jamie D. Aten. Edited By Jamie D. Aten, Mark R. Mcminn, And Everett L. Worthington, Jr. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. "Spirituality and religion influence the way many clients interpret their life experiences. Recognizing this reality, Spiritually Oriented Interventions for Counseling and Psychotherapy offers mental health professionals an in-depth look at how to integrate both Western and Eastern spiritually oriented interventions into clinical practice. Through a series of carefully selected interventions, the book examines in detail how each can be utilized in an ethically and culturally sensitive manner with a diverse spectrum of clients who wish to address sacred themes in therapy. Each chapter presents practical strategies and clinical examples of how to successfully implement spiritually oriented interventions into treatment. Relevant theories and research findings are also included. This book will be a valuable tool for equipping mental health professionals to work with spiritually and religiously diverse clients."--Publisher description CONTENTS Contributors Spiritually Oriented Interventions: Introducing the Issues I. Foundations and Context 1. Meaning Making and Spiritually Oriented Interventions 2. Value Clarification 3. Ethical Guidelines for Using Spiritually Oriented Interventions 4. Addressing Problematic Spirituality in Therapy 5. Seeking the Sacred: The Assessment of Spirituality in the Therapy Process 6. Prayer 7. Promoting Forgiveness as a Religious or Spiritual Intervention 8. Spirituality and Meditation 9. Mindfulness 10. Prescribing Yoga to Supplement and Support Psychotherapy 11. Integrating Sacred Writings in Therapy 12. Spiritual Journaling 13. An Experiential Approach for Exploring Spirituality 14. Spiritually Oriented Interventions INDEX ABOUT THE EDITORS