Integrating Spirituality and Religion Into Counseling

In this book, experts in the field discuss how spiritual and religious issues can be successfully integrated into counseling in a manner that is respectful of client beliefs and practices. Designed as an introductory text for counselors-in-training and clinicians, it describes the knowledge base and skills necessary to effectively engage clients in an exploration of their spiritual and religious lives to further the therapeutic process. Through an examination of the 2009 ASERVIC Competencies for Addressing Spiritual and Religious Issues in Counseling and the use of evidence-based tools and techniques, this book will guide you in providing services to clients presenting with these deeply sensitive and personal issues. Numerous strategies for clinical application are offered throughout the book, and new chapters on mindfulness, ritual, 12-step spirituality, prayer, and feminine spirituality enhance application to practice. *Requests for digital versions from the ACA can be found on wiley.com. *To request print copies, please visit the ACA website here: https://imis.counseling.org/store/detail.aspx?id=78161 *Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to permissions@counseling.org

In this book, experts in the field discuss how spiritual and religious issues can be successfully integrated into counseling in a manner that is respectful of client beliefs and practices. Designed as an introductory text for counselors-in-training and clinicians, it describes the knowledge base and skills necessary to effectively engage clients in an exploration of their spiritual and religious lives to further the therapeutic process. Through an examination of the 2009 ASERVIC Competencies for Addressing Spiritual and Religious Issues in Counseling and the use of evidence-based tools and techniques, this book will guide you in providing services to clients presenting with these deeply sensitive and personal issues. Numerous strategies for clinical application are offered throughout the book, and new chapters on mindfulness, ritual, 12-step spirituality, prayer, and feminine spirituality enhance application to practice.*Requests for digital versions from the ACA can be found on wiley.com.*To request print copies, please visit the ACA website here: https://imis.counseling.org/store/detail.aspx?id=78161*Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to permissions@counseling.org

Foreword viiGerald CoreyPreface xiAcknowledgments xiiiAbout the Editors xvAbout the Contributors xviiChapter 1 Integrating Spirituality and Religion Into Counseling: An Introduction 1J. Scott Young and Craig S. CashwellChapter 2 The Revised ASERVIC Spiritual Competencies 25Linda A. Robertson and Mark E. YoungChapter 3 Culture and Worldview 43Marsha I. WigginsChapter 4 Counselor Self-Awareness: Exploring Attitudes, Beliefs, and Values 71W. Bryce Hagedorn and Holly J. Hartwig MoorheadChapter 5 Human and Spiritual Development and Transformation 97Ryan D. Foster and Janice Miner HoldenChapter 6 Communicating About Spirituality in Counseling 119Jennifer R. Curry and Laura R. SimpsonChapter 7 Assessing the Spiritual and Religious Domain 141Carman S. Gill, Melanie C. Harper, and Stephanie F. DaileyChapter 8 Diagnosis and Treatment 163Craig S. Cashwell and J. Scott YoungChapter 9 Mindfulness 183D. Paige Bentley GreasonChapter 10 Ritual in Counseling 209Alan BashamChapter 11 12-Step Spirituality 225Keith Morgen and Oliver J. MorganChapter 12 The Use of Prayer in Counseling 243Sharon E. Cheston and Joanne L. MillerChapter 13 Working With the Divine Feminine 261Michele Kielty Briggs and Amy Tais BannerChapter 14 Where Do We Go From Here? 279J. Scott Young and Craig S. CashwellIndex 291