Spirituality in Clinical Practice: Theory and Practice of Spiritually Oriented Psychotherapy

ISBN-13: 9780415957243 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 298 str.

Len Sperry

Opis

The belief that spirituality is vital for growth and essential for dealing with life's problems is increasingly appealing. This book offers clinicians a broad overview of the spiritual dimension as well as strategies for incorporating spirituality into psychotherapeutic practice.

Spis treści

Miller, Foreword. Part I: Spirituality in Clinical Practice: Theory. The Spiritual Dimension in Clinical Practice. Dimensional Perspectives in Spirituality. Developmental Models in Spirituality. Spiritual Dynamics, Crises, and Emergencies in Clinical Practice. Part II: Spirituality in Clinical Practice: Practice. The Practice of Spiritually Oriented Psychotherapy. Therapeutic Relationship. Assessment and Case Conceptualization. Interventions. Evaluation and Termination. Cultural and Ethical Considerations.

O autorze

Len Sperry, MD, PhD, is Professor of Mental Health Counseling at Florida Atlantic University, and Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin where, for several years, he held appointments as a tenured full professor in the Departments of Psychiatry, Preventive Medicine, and Family and Community Medicine. He has more than 600 publications, including 60 professional books, many on the topic of spirituality. He is a member of 12 book and journal editorial boards including Psychology of Religion and Spirituality and Counseling and Values.