Spirituality and Counseling

In the helping profession of counseling, I believe it to be beneficial to consider the mental, physical and spiritual aspects of a person to reach meaningful solutions.

As Gerald Corey (2006) points out in his article, "Integrating Spirituality in Counseling Practice," the spiritual life of a person is most often not considered in the therapeutic process. He finds this to be a detriment, because solutions to presenting issues may be found in a person's spiritual or religious values and beliefs. He notes that the psychology world is taking notice of spirituality's role in the counseling process; however, he still emphasizes that the profession recognizes it as a critical and valuable source for clients.

In this article, Corey also shares insights from three prominent figures in spirituality and religion: Dalai Lama, Mother Teresa, and Rabbi Harold Kushner. He uses their contributions to emphasize the importance of spirituality in daily life which is provided for additional evidence for why spirituality should be integrated into counseling.

The article is concluded with a suggested reading list and a list of questions that we as the readers should ask ourselves about our own spiritual lives.

The complete article can be found on the link below:

http://counselingoutfitters.com/vistas/vistas06/vistas06.25.pdf

You may click on the title of this post for more research on spirituality and counseling.

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Sunday begins a new week. It is also the day that I begin a new venture--online counseling. I have researched this area for years, and in a couple of weeks, I will have the chance to learn more from an international expert. I am looking forward to providing a service that can potentially help so many who have previously experienced a "gap" in quality counseling services. You may click on this blog title to go to my website to learn more about my professional experience and the world of online counseling.. So, with humility and dedication, I embark on this journey...

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