Psychotherapy With Troubled Spirits

Interest in the interface of psychology and
spirituality has been burgeoning. Furthermore, a
significant number of people experience conflict
related to their religion or distress associated with
their spirituality. Many of these people seek
psychotherapy for these problems to assist them with
gaining understanding and healing. Thus, empirical
investigation for how to successfully approach,
assess, and treat religious or spiritual problems is
needed. In response to this call, this book provides
an in-depth exploration into how 12 highly
experienced therapists successfully treat religious
and spiritual concerns in their practices. The book
begins with an illuminating exposition on the
literature concerning diagnosis and treatment of
religious and spiritual problems. Then the author
presents a substantive model for psychotherapy for
these issues based on the voices of skilled
clinicians. This analysis explicates successful
strategies for approaching, diagnosing, and treating
religious and spiritual problems and should be
particularly useful for professionals in the
counseling and psychotherapy fields.