This key text presents an accessible and diverse exploration of spirituality in mental health practice, broadening the definition of spirituality to comprise a variety of transcendent experiences. Suitable for students of social work and counseling at master's level, as well as practicing clinicians, Spirituality in Mental Health Practice is an essential text for widening our understanding of how spiritual frameworks can enrich mental health practice.
Key Features
- Explores a range of emerging topics, including spirituality among the elderly and energy work (Reiki).
- Considers spirituality in addiction recovery, incarceration, and hospice work.
- Offers a close examination of the limits of the medical model of care.
- Presents rich case examples woven throughout the text.
- Includes podcasts that enhance understanding and teaching skills.
Additional Information
Chapters include a brief history of the tensions of spirituality in mental health practice. The book makes a case for a more spiritually sensitive practice, illuminating the narrative stories and building active listening skills.
