Influence of counselor spirituality and training on treatment focus and self-perceived competence.(Research)(Report)

Journal of Counseling and Development, September, 2009 by van Asselt, Kathryn Watkins

The concept of spirituality is not new to the counseling profession. Current researchers have suggested that spirituality has reintroduced itself as a primary interest (Frame, 2000; Polanski, 2003). The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed., DSM-IV; American Psychiatric Association [APA], 1994) lists "Religious or Spiritual Problem" under additional conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention. The standards of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP; 2009) require that students have experience and training in multicultural trends, including spiritual issues. Myers and Williard (2003) noted the increase in articles focusing on the need to train counselors to address the spiritual needs of...

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