The separation between church and state (e.g., public education) is contentious. Furthermore, schools and many professional school counselors (PSCs) may choose to disregard and/or discount spirituality. This article (a) presents the importance of spirituality in counseling, (b) explores legal statut
Spirituality and Religion: Implications for Counselors
β Scribed by Charla R. Hall; Wayne A. Dixon; Edward D. Mauzey
- Publisher
- American Counseling Association
- Year
- 2004
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 148 KB
- Volume
- 82
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1556-6678
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β¦ Synopsis
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 of research dealing with spirituality, religion, and health. Possible roles for spirituality and religion in counselor education and school counseling are highlighted.
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