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Article Excerpt
This section of the Journal attempts to keep readers informed of current resources of an integrative nature or those related to the general field of the psychology of religion appearing in other professional journals. A wide range of psychological and theological journals are surveyed regularly in search of such resources. The editor of the Journal File welcomes correspondence from readers concerning relevant theoretical or research articles in domestic or foreign journals which contribute directly or indirectly to the task and process of integration and to an understanding of the psychology of religion.
COUNSELING AND VALUES
Weld, C. & Eriksen, K. (2007).
The ethics of prayer in counseling
Vol. 51, 125-138
Weld and Eriksen review a variety of research and polls, concluding that both the general population and many mental health practitioners place a high value on spirituality and prayer. In fact, prayer is often used as therapy intervention in a number of ways, including as a type of homework assigned to clients, audible prayers in-session by either the therapist or the client, and silent prayers by the therapist for the client either in or out of session. Consequently, Weld and Eriksen emphasize the importance of exploring the ethical implications of prayer in therapy.
Weld and Eriksen conceptualize spirituality and prayer as an important area of multicultural sensitivity. As such, it is essential for practitioners to explore their own values and countertransference in order to avoid imposing their values on their clients. In addition, they must seek education about spirituality and prayer in order to fully understand their clients. Where a thorough understanding is not achieved, ethical practitioners will refer their clients to someone who is competent to work in this area when it is important for the client.
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