Spiritual and Religious Competencies in Clinical Practice, livre ebook

“This book fills a very important gap in the training of most mental health professionals. Carefully researched, well organized, and wonderfully practical, it will help any clinician who recognizes the importance of spirituality and religion in most people’s lives yet feels uncertain of how to approach these issues in psychotherapy.” — Ruth Baer, PhD , professor of psychology at the University of Kentucky and author of The Practicing Happiness Workbook “Spiritual and religious competency is a foundational skill for clinicians, but has typically received much less attention than it deserves. This book thoughtfully engages key issues and provides clinicians with up-to-date resources and strategies for building this core skill.” — Willoughby Britton, PhD , assistant professor of research in the department of psychiatry and human behavior at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University “If you’re a psychologist or clinician, put Spiritual and Religious Competencies in Clinical Practice on your list of must-read books. It will be your guide to helping clients access the religious and spiritual resources—like coping skills or social support—available for their treatment or recovery. Keep it close and refer to it often!” — Christine Carter, PhD , author of The Sweet Spot and Raising Happiness “If you are unaware of the spiritual dimensions of healing, your competence will be seriously compromised.