Spiritual and Religious Issues in Psychotherapy with Schizophrenia: Cultural Implications and Implementation

Autor: Uma Chandrika Millner, Lauren Mizock, Zlatka Russinova
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2012
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Zdroj: Religions, Vol 3, Iss 1, Pp 82-98 (2012)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2077-1444
DOI: 10.3390/rel3010082
Popis: The topics of spirituality and psychotherapy have often been controversial in the literature on schizophrenia treatment. However, current research indicates many potential benefits of integrating issues of religion and spirituality into psychotherapy for individuals with schizophrenia. In this paper, implications are presented for incorporating spiritual and religious issues in psychotherapy for individuals with schizophrenia. A background on the integration of spirituality into the practice of psychotherapy is discussed. The literature on spiritually-oriented psychotherapy for schizophrenia is provided. Clinical implications are offered with specific attention to issues of religious delusions and cultural considerations. Lastly, steps for implementing spiritually-oriented psychotherapy for individuals with schizophrenia are delineated to assist providers in carrying out spiritually sensitive care.
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