The article written by Fernando Garzon (2011) states that the counseling
literature continues debate specific definition Spirituality Counseling, to the of in
Garzon (2011) that Christian Spirituality focuses cultivating intimate defines on an
relationship with Jesus Christ that progressively transforms values, sense one’s of
purpose, beliefs, and lifestyle the context faith community (Garzon, 2011). in of a a
As reflected Dr. Garzon (2011), the contrast secular use spirituality with by of of
Christian spirituality, the author compares the population consists 90% US of of
the citizens believes God, try live according their faith, and there is a 80% to to
about 8 self-identify Christians, only 46% mental health clinical5% as of
psychologists identified themselves Christians (Garzon, 2011). Garzon as a
provides guidelines such the need follow ethical code when dealing with as to
spirituality, empirical support, assessment, and intervention, and training areas in
the lacked spirituality key instructional as a component.
A secular therapist using spirituality in counseling with a Christian client may not
be on nd effective depending the goals, beliefs, spiritual growth, a their personal
