Spiritual Diversity in Psychotherapy: Engaging the Sacred in Clinical Practice - Paperback
by Steven J. Sandage (Editor), Brad D. Strawn (Editor)
Although once marginalized in the field of psychotherapy, spirituality and religion have now become established ethical considerations in clinical research and practice.
Drawing from diverse spiritual and religious backgrounds, this book offers clinical guidance for addressing a vast variety of traditions and complex diversity considerations in psychotherapy. This text uses strategies and in-depth case descriptions to serve as a guide for therapists and clinical professionals to effectively integrate spirituality and religion into clinical practice.Steven J. Sandage, PhD, is the Albert and Jessie Danielsen Professor of Psychology of Religion and Theology at Boston University School of Theology with a joint appointment in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences. He is also research director and senior staff psychologist at the Danielsen Institute and visiting faculty in Psychology of Religion at MF Norwegian School of Theology (Oslo). His books include To Forgive is Human; The Faces of Forgiveness; Transforming Spirituality; The Skillful Soul of the Psychotherapist; Forgiveness and Spirituality: A Relational Approach; and Relational Integration of Psychology and Cristian Theology. His research has been funded by the Lilly Endowment, the John Templeton Foundation, and the Fetzer Institute. He has 24 years of clinical experience in a variety of settings and has taught in graduate therapy training programs for 19 years. He is a licensed psychologist with clinical specializations including couple and family therapy and multicultural therapy.
Brad D. Strawn, PhD, is Evelyn and Frank Freed Professor of the Integration of Psychology and Theology and chair of integration, Clinical Psychology Department, at the Fuller Seminary School of Psychology (Pasadena, CA). His coauthored/coedited books include The Physical Nature of Christian Life: Neuroscience, Psychology & the Church (Cambridge University Press); Wesleyan Theology and Social Science (Cambridge Academic); and Christianity and Psychoanalysis: A New Conversation (InterVarsity Academic Press). He has coedited special issues of Psychoanalytic Inquiry, the Journal of Psychology and Theology, and the Journal of Psychology and Christianity. He is currently editing a new book series based on the annual Fuller Integration Symposium addressing psychology and theology. Strawn is a licensed psychologist in clinical practice in Pasadena, CA.Made with care and unconditionally loved by our customers, this signature bestseller exceeds all expectations.
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