The Ways Paradigm: A Transtheoretical Model for Integrating Spirituality Into Counseling. (April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Stewart‐Sicking, Joseph A.; Deal, Paul J.; Fox, Jesse
• Is Part Of: Journal of counseling and development. Volume 95:Number 2(2017:Apr.)
• Page Start: 234
• Page End: 241
• Publication Date: 2017-04
• Subjects: spirituality -- counselor education -- religion -- counseling theory -- integration; Vocational guidance -- Periodicals; Counseling -- Periodicals; Vocational education -- Periodicals; 361.0605
• DOI: 10.1002/jcad.12135
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0748-9633

Abstract

Abstract : Research suggests that an emphasis on spirituality and religion in counseling has increased awareness but not translated into changes in practice. The authors contend that part of this challenge is the lack of a broad, heuristic model for integration that seeks to embrace the complex, fluid, and negotiated nature of spirituality and religion. Cheston's (2000a ) Ways Paradigm for teaching counseling theory provides such a model, leading to new perspectives on counselor education, research, and practice.