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1Graduate School of Education and Psychology at Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, California.
Journal of Religion and Health
|November 27, 2013
Summary
Most California clinical psychologists integrate religious and spiritual topics into therapy and respect their importance. However, graduate training rarely covers these crucial aspects of clients' lives.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychotherapy
Background:
- Religious and spiritual orientations significantly influence individuals' lives.
- Understanding the role of religion in psychotherapy is crucial for effective treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of religious or spiritual orientation on psychotherapy practices among California clinical psychologists.
- To assess psychologists' attitudes, ideology, and use of religious interventions.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 47 randomly selected California clinical psychologists.
- Assessment included ideology, attitudes toward religiosity, religious dimensions, and use of religious interventions.
Main Results:
- The majority of psychologists address religious/spiritual issues personally and professionally.
- Most psychologists respect the role of religion in clients' lives and use religious interventions.
- 81% reported minimal to no discussion of religious/spiritual issues during graduate training.
Conclusions:
- Clinical psychologists widely acknowledge and integrate religious/spiritual aspects in their practice.
- There is a significant gap in formal graduate training regarding religious and spiritual concerns in psychotherapy.
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