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Counseling and Psychotherapy with Religious Persons: A Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners

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Religion and spirituality are important aspects of many people's lives. For some, religion provides a source of comfort, meaning, and purpose. For others, it can be a source of conflict and distress. Counselors and psychotherapists who work with religious clients need to be aware of the potential impact of religion on mental health and well-being.

Counseling and Psychotherapy With Religious Persons: A Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Approach

by W. Brad Johnson

5 out of 5

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This book provides a comprehensive guide for practitioners working with clients who have religious beliefs. The book begins with an overview of the major world religions, including their beliefs, practices, and rituals. This information can help counselors and psychotherapists understand the religious context of their clients' lives.

The book also provides specific guidance on how to work with clients from different faith traditions. This includes information on how to:

Establish a trusting relationship with clients

Address religious issues in therapy

Work with clients who are struggling with their faith

Help clients integrate their religious beliefs into their lives

This book is an essential resource for counselors and psychotherapists who work with religious clients. The book provides a wealth of information on the major world religions, as well as specific guidance on how to work with clients from different faith traditions.

Chapter 1: Overview of the Major World Religions

This chapter provides an overview of the major world religions, including their beliefs, practices, and rituals. This information can help counselors and psychotherapists understand the religious context of their clients' lives.

The following religions are covered in this chapter:

Buddhism

Christianity

Hinduism

Islam

Judaism

Chapter 2: Working with Clients from Different Faith Traditions

This chapter provides specific guidance on how to work with clients from different faith traditions. This includes information on how to establish a trusting relationship with clients, address religious issues in therapy, work with clients who are struggling with their faith, and help clients integrate their religious beliefs into their lives.

This chapter covers the following topics:

Establishing a trusting relationship with clients from different faith traditions

Addressing religious issues in therapy

Working with clients who are struggling with their faith

Helping clients integrate their religious beliefs into their lives

Chapter 3: Case Studies

This chapter presents case studies of clients from different faith traditions who have sought counseling or psychotherapy. These case studies illustrate the challenges and rewards of working with religious clients.

The following case studies are included in this chapter:

A Christian client who is struggling with depression

A Muslim client who is experiencing anxiety

A Jewish client who is questioning his faith

A Hindu client who is grieving the death of a loved one

This book provides a comprehensive guide for counselors and psychotherapists who work with religious clients. The book provides a wealth of information on the major world religions, as well as specific guidance on how to work with clients from different faith traditions.

This book is an essential resource for practitioners who want to provide culturally competent care to their religious clients.

Counseling and Psychotherapy With Religious Persons: A Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Approach

by W. Brad Johnson

5 out of 5