Cognitive Behavioral Therapy With Religious and Spiritual Clients: A Critical Perspective. Issue 4 (1st October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Carlson, Kathryn M.; González-Prendes, A. Antonio
• Is Part Of: Journal of spirituality in mental health. Volume 18:Issue 4(2016)
• Page Start: 253
• Page End: 282
• Publication Date: 2016-10-01
• Subjects: Cognitive behavioral therapy -- counseling and psychotherapy -- mindfulness -- religion -- spirituality; Spiritual healing -- Periodicals; Psychotherapy -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- Periodicals; Pastoral care -- Periodicals; Pastoral counseling -- Periodicals; 253.505
• DOI: 10.1080/19349637.2016.1159940
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1934-9637

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Religion and spirituality (R/S) are important factors in the lives of many individuals. Yet, R/S and their impact on mental health are topics that are often overlooked in clinical practice. We offer a critical perspective on the integration of R/S in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). We discuss factors that have contributed to the relative lack of attention to R/S in mainstream psychotherapies in general and CBT in particular, and examine the use of CBT with R/S clients. We suggest ways to conceptualize and adapt CBT strategies, including mindfulness, so that they can be effectively used with R/S clients.