Integrating Spirituality and Religion into Counseling: A guide to competent practice

by Craig S. Cashwell (Editor), J. Scott Young

Guided by the framework of the ASERVIC Competencies for Addressing Spiritual and Religious Issues in Counseling, this comprehensive handbook for counselors-in-training and practitioners presents a variety of in-session spiritual interventions supported by scientific research. The authors take an inclusive approach to understanding client beliefs and formulate interventions that foster therapeutic growth in individuals from diverse backgrounds. Detailed case studies and questions for reflection throughout the text are appropriate for individual or group discussions. New chapters on ethics, forgiveness, and the integration of sacred texts in session reflect the evolving understanding of integrating spirituality and religion in the counseling process.

Genres: Counselling, Spirituality

408 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2004

Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a textbook for one of my classes this summer and it was quite readable and informative. It was good enough that i kept reading it even after the class ended. I was hoping to actually finish it much sooner, but the pandemic makes it harder to concentrate for long periods of time.

[Elizabeth Pietzsch · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this text to be quite useful.

[Olivia Simonsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun book to read for my class! I learned a lot about the topic and I’m excited to learn more about how I can truly incorporate faith-based counseling into my future career

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting and filled with scholarly articles that focus on engaging topics about spirituality, religion, and the importance of POV in counseling.