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Integrating Psychotherapy and Spirituality
Why “integrating” psychotherapy and spirituality? This question seems silly to many people for one of two reasons. Some would say it is silly because the two must necessarily be kept separate, like church and state. Others would say it is silly because they are inherently intertwined and don’t require any effort on our part to be integrated.
I am inclined toward the view that the two are inherently intertwined, but believe that they have been artificially separated by psychology, the discipline that most clearly undergirds most of what we practice in psychotherapy, in its zeal to be scientific. Freud’s disdain for religion didn’t help either. Of course there have always been those, like Carl Jung, who have kept alive the perspective that psychology and psychotherapy have an intrinsic relationship to spirituality. However, this perspective has only moved toward widespread acceptance among psychotherapists in the last few decades, thanks in part to the Journal of Humanistic Psychology, and the Journal of Transpersonal Psychology. Such acceptance in mainstream psychology, as reflected in the American Psychological Association, has only been noticeable in the last few years.
I seek to midwife the rebirthing of the awareness of the inherent interconnectedness between psychotherapy and spirituality. My attitude is one of seeking to support a process that is already taking place quite naturally, rather than trying to force or create something new.
I assume that psychotherapy does more than correct psychopathologies of individuals. I regard psychotherapy as something that facilitates the client’s emotional and spiritual growth, and will assume that such growth in the client will in some way reverberate positively in the culture in which he or she is embedded. Hopefully we can all facilitate our own emotional and spiritual growth, thereby making us more effective in doing the same for our clients and our species. Questions or concerns about the following article can be directed to the author or posted as a comment to this blog entry. Click here to contact John and/or see his GoodTherapy.org Profile
About the Author
John Rhead, Ph.D., is a psychotherapist in private practice in Columbia. His work, whether with individuals, couples, families, or organizations, is to facilitate such intimacy. John can be reached here Good Therapy and at this url also Therapist Santa Rosa
Frances Vaughan: Spirituality and Psychology (excerpt) — Thinking Allowed DVD w/ Jeffrey Mishlove
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Kabir: Stages of Desire [VHS] $19.95 A great mystic of 15th-century India, Kabir was revered by both Hindus and Muslims. Using Kabirs poetic imagery, Eknath Easwaran paints an irresistible portrait of inner fulfillment through the meeting of the soul with its beloved, and teaches that the ultimate fruit of meditation is love. Through meditation the mind is gradually stilled, and when its waves are at rest, what remains is love…. |
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The Art of Counseling Ninety-two minute video teaching the art of listening and counseling…. |
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Objects and Memory DVD $24.99 We preserve the past and speak to the future through the things we treasure and the memories they evoke. Using stories of items recovered or offered after 9/11 and other recent historical events, this film explores the human impulse to create community and reestablish connection in times of upheaval. In presenting meaningful physical symbols – those that speak, those that reach out, and those th… |
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TRANSPERSONAL CONVERSATIONS: Stanislav Grof, M. D., Ph. D. and Christina Grof – 2 DVD Collection TRANSPERSONAL CONVERSATIONS: Stanislav Grof, M. D., Ph. D., SPECIAL TWO-DVD SET with Christina Grof and Bonus Footage. Approximate running time: 119 min., 40 sec. FULLSCREEN VERSION (Letterboxed) Aspect ratio – 4:3 All region, NTSC… |
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Get Out of Stuck – Conversational Hypnosis and NLP Breakthrough $29.97 Get Out of Stuck is a transformational video that can be used an infinite number of times in order to change behavior, plan for a specific event, and create new neural pathways for flexibility and learning. Personal development coaches and training partners, Diane Ulicsni and Michael J. Emery, lead the viewer through an insightful and enjoyable process designed to eradicate limiting behaviors and … |
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Self-Healing with Guided Imagery $12.31 The verdict is in: guided imagery works. Study after medical study during the past three decades has found that the power of the mind can influence almost every major system of the body- from breathing and heart rate to digestion and immune response. On Self-Healing with Guided Imagery, Dr. Martin L. Rossman, widely considered the No. 1 expert in the therapeutic use of guided imagery, joins truste… |
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Strategic Mindfulness: Hypnosis for Strengthening Wellness $12.00 This is a self-hypnosis relaxation recording. This recording is a tool that can be used in an attempt to reduce overall stress levels. Regular and consistent practice at relaxation is encouraged.Tracks:1. Introduction2. Starting with Relaxing Breath3. Fractional Relaxation4. Deepening the State5. Safe Place: Cue Control Relaxation6. Wise Self: Autogenic Relaxation7. Energy Spiral8. Light Stream9. … |
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Beyond Belief Audio CD Version $11.91 This is the CD Audio Version of the transformational documentary Beyond Belief. Beyond Belief examines the role beliefs play in creating our experience and it explores the power of the subconscious mind. Uncover the source of ‘limiting beliefs’ which can stop you from creating what you want. This CD provides tools to remove obstacles that are blocking you. Unleash the power of your creative min… |
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Closer: Devotions to Draw Couples Together $19.99 The Love Dare challenged individuals to love their spouse more. Closer shows wives and husbands how to grow and love together. Introduced with Scripture verses and engaging stories, these 52 devotionals will inspire couples to draw closer through faith conversations–those quiet talks so vital for emotional and spiritual intimacy in a marriage. Guided, practical action steps round out each reading… |
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