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Sometimes clients have spiritual needs. This article’s argument is a study to determine
should spirituality be included in counseling, whereas others argue that religious issues may
be above the bounds of the counselor's expertise. Most of the counselor’s results on the
study have been published, little has been published on the desires of the clients. This study
administered a literature analysis of research in clients to see the degree of willingness to
incorporate religion and spirituality into their counseling sessions. Almost all the
participants were willing for their counselors to include spirituality into their counseling
sessions, some with certain limitations, such as religion and age (Diallo, 2013). Most people
with a spiritual worldview find comfort in their spiritual beliefs when they are going through
a crisis. Integrating God in a therapeutic process is essential for counselors and clients who
comply with the Christian faith. We must understand that therapy starts with a Christian
worldview of people and the conversion of transformation. Entwistle (2015) expresses
worldview shape how we understand our experience in the world and reflect our
expectations about life. (Romans 12:1,2) Therefore, I urge you, to offer your bodies as a
living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. Do not conform to the pattern of the world but be
transformed by the renewing of your mind. A relationship, centered in Christ, surpassed any
ethnic or demographic background. Due to the possibility of different beliefs and the
possibility of differences of the issues, both counselor and counselee seeking therapy may
hesitate to combine spirituality in therapy. However, total wellness includes emotional,
mental, physical, and spiritual. We must understand that the mind and body are connected,
and when one area has problems, the other may be affected also. I have a friend who is
experiencing a chronic health condition. There are many times she doesn’t feel optimistic
that her health will improve. She cannot work and enjoy going to church, and hobbies, and
take care of activities of her daily life. She struggles to find meaning in her life, and this has
contributed to depression. If she was in good spiritual condition, she would be hopeful, and
optimistic even when things are going bad. Integrating Spirituality into counseling can play a
significant role in an individual’s ability to cope with opposition in life. c c
Reference
Diallo A. Clients’ Willingness to Incorporate Religion or Spirituality in Counseling: A Brief
Report. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin. 2013;56(2):120-122.
doi:10.1177/0034355212439425 Links to an external site.
Entwistle, D.N. (2015). Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity (3rd ed.).
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