Given the widely expanding professional and empirical support for integrating spirituality into counseling, the authors present a practical discussion for raising counselors' general awareness and skill in the critical area of spiritual assessment. A discussion of rationale, measurement, and clinica
Assessing Religion and Spirituality in Counseling: Some Reflections and Recommendations
β Scribed by P. Scott Richards; Jeremy D. Bartz; Kari A. O'Grady
- Publisher
- American Counseling Association
- Year
- 2009
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 165 KB
- Volume
- 54
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0160-7960
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β¦ Synopsis
In this article, the importance of conducting a religious and spiritual assessment in counseling is considered. Some essential dimensions of religion and spirituality to assess are described. The authors recommend assessment questions that can be asked during clinical interviews or included on written intake questionnaires. They also briefly describe a few standardized religious and spiritual assessment instruments. Finally, they offer suggestions for conducting spiritual assessments in school settings.
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