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May 8, 2024 · Caring for the body, mind, and spirit. The final roadblock is the common belief that looking for mental health support is a sign of one’s lack of faith—as if faith alone should be enough for a true believer. This mindset often prevents people from getting care that will genuinely benefit them. To those who hesitate to seek care for that ...
Nov 1, 2023 · More than 70% of U.S. adults say religion is important in their lives, and most patients want the chance to discuss religion or spirituality during therapy (Religion, Gallup Historical Trends, 2023; Oxhandler, H. K., et al., Religions, Vol. 12, No. 6, 2021). But when surveyed about their expertise, up to 80% of practicing psychologists say they ...
Jul 26, 2023 · Examples of possible interventions include psychoeducation, physical exercise, problem-solving therapy, guided self-help and behavioral activation treatment, participative decision-making, cognitive behavior therapy, electroconvulsive therapy, phototherapy, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, supplements [11,12], and complementary and alternative therapies . Religious/spiritual ...
- Judy Leung, Kin-Kit Li
- Healthcare (Basel). 2023 Aug; 11(15): 2134.
- 10.3390/healthcare11152134
- 2023/08
The evidence leaves us very confident that spirituality, faith, and religion matter to most clients. However, the main issues arise in the realm of researched approaches and techniques and how to ethically execute them (see “Religion and spirituality in the treatment room” by the APA). “Spirituality and religion are critical sources of ...
spirituality and religion into counseling have also been suggested. Lines (2006) recommended using techniques such as reading sacred text, seeking forgiveness for self and others, practicing mindfulne. s and meditation, and drawing upon sensory techniques such as yoga. Pargament (2007) recommended the use of: (a) spiritual practices such as ...
Feb 27, 2024 · Individuals Struggling with Faith-Related Issues: Christian counseling can provide a safe space for individuals grappling with doubts, spiritual crises, or conflicts related to their faith. People Facing Life Transitions: Whether it's navigating a career change, coping with loss or grief, or adjusting to major life transitions, Christian counseling offers support and guidance rooted in faith ...
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Nov 16, 2014 · These can include conflicts over religious values, crises of faith, feelings of alienation from one’s religion, and distortion of religious beliefs and practices, among others. The client’s religious and spiritual beliefs and faith community may be sources of strength and support that may be accessed in the course of psychotherapy to assist clients to achieve their treatment goals.
