In recent years, the topics of spirituality and religion have become more evident in the counseling literature. It seems logical that these areas could be of great interest to those in the counseling profession. This article summarizes W. R. Miller and C. E. Thoresen's (2003) overview of the field o
Postmodern Spirituality: Implications for Promoting Change
β Scribed by Peter J. Jankowski
- Book ID
- 102872729
- Publisher
- American Counseling Association
- Year
- 2002
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 743 KB
- Volume
- 47
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0160-7960
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β¦ Synopsis
This article addresses selected effects of postmodernism on spirituality and contains a discussion of implications for promoting change in counseling. Because aspects of postmodern spirituality can prevent change, spiritual transformation may need to occur in the life of the client. Spiritual transformation is conceptualized as a process of helping the client develop resilient spirituality, which can enable the client to overcome his or her difficulties. Resilient spirituality involves finding meaning in adherence to a set of larger beliefs, the exercise of faith as a way of knowing, and an experience of connection with God and others.
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