The Interplay of Psychology and Spirituality
eBook - ePub

The Interplay of Psychology and Spirituality

A Resource for Counselors and Psychotherapists

  1. 373 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Interplay of Psychology and Spirituality

A Resource for Counselors and Psychotherapists

About this book

Many counseling clients find comfort and meaning in their spiritual lives, in the context of religious affiliation or the diverse viewpoints of the “spiritual but not religious.” But counselors and psychotherapists often lack training for work in this territory and may be wary of opening the door. The Interplay of Psychology and Spirituality is an exploration of the subtle, fluid relationship between psychology and spirituality that offers valuable perspectives and suggestions for embracing spirituality and religion in the helping professions. Drawing on Jungian, transpersonal, and integral perspectives, Hepburn highlights personal and cultural styles, spirituality as a therapeutic resource, and the potential for psychospiritual growth. She also emphasizes the importance of focusing on metaphors, stories, and direct experience rather than beliefs. Thoughtful attention is given to potential psychospiritual problems, ethical dilemmas, and diagnostic challenges. There are also frequent opportunities for personal reflection. Unique features of the book include consideration of the potential relationship of spirituality to therapeutic themes such as attachment, trauma, subpersonalities, and somatic experience, as well as application of the concepts in the stories of nine fictional characters based on the Enneagram. Thoughtful and thought provoking, The Interplay of Psychology and Spirituality is a valuable resource for helping professionals, spiritual directors, and for general readers with a particular interest in the subject.

Information

Publisher
She Writes Press
Year
2019
Topic
Psychology
eBook ISBN
9781631526510
Subtopic
Education in Psychology
Index
Psychology

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. List of Figures
  6. Chapter One: Setting the Stage
  7. Chapter Two: Personal and Cultural Variations: Different Flavors of Spirituality
  8. Chapter Three: The Broader Context of Religion and Spirituality in Today’s World
  9. Chapter Four: Spirituality as a Resource
  10. Chapter Five: Journeys Unfolding: Meaning, Wholeness, and Depth
  11. Chapter Six: Consciousness Evolving: Development, Identity, and Perspective
  12. Chapter Seven: Obstacles and Openings to Psychospiritual Growth and Transformation
  13. Chapter Eight: Glimpsing Beyond the Personal
  14. Chapter Nine: Potential Psychospiritual Challenges
  15. Afterimages: Roots and Wings
  16. Selected Bibliography
  17. Notes
  18. Index
  19. Acknowledgments
  20. About the Author

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