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.3Due 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.333
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Reference3
Diallo A. Clients’ Willingness to Incorporate Religion or Spirituality in
Counseling: A Brief Report.3Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin.
2013;56(2):120-122.3doi:10.1177/00343552124394253
Entwistle, D.N. (2015). Integrative Approaches3to3Psychology and
Christianity (3rd ed.). Cascade Books3
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