A Scoping Review of Ethical Considerations in Spiritual/Religious Counseling and Psychotherapy. (June 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Maximo, Sally I.
• Is Part Of: Journal of pastoral care & counseling. Volume 73:Number 2(2019:Jun.)
• Page Start: 124
• Page End: 133
• Publication Date: 2019-06
• Subjects: Religious/spiritual counseling and psychotherapy -- ethics -- competency -- cultural sensitivity; Pastoral theology -- Periodicals; Pastoral care -- Periodicals; Pastoral counseling -- Periodicals; 253.5
• DOI: 10.1177/1542305019848656
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1542-3050

Abstract

Four overarching themes from this scoping review were identified, namely: (a) clients' right for autonomy and self-determination; (b) cultural sensitivity; (c) practitioner competency issues; and (d) recommended guidelines for ethical practice. These themes were aligned with the moral principles that guide professional ethical practice. A competency-based model was designed based on findings to enhance counselor/clinician competencies by enhancing sensitivity to spiritual and religious sentiments, which allows greater responsiveness to the clients' needs, values and preferences.