Incorporating Spirituality Into Clinical Practice: Clinical & Ethical Considerations

Course overview

Do you wonder how you can support the spirituality and religious beliefs of your clients? Are you searching for clinical tools and resources to therapeutically harness your clients spiritual and religious experiences? In this workshop, you will learn how to support the religion & spirituality (R/S) of your clients and incorporate assessment & clinical tools into your practice. Clinicians may tend to avoid these types of discussions and interventions, but consistent research shows that many clients we encounter will hold R/S beliefs, values, and strengths. A brief overview of R/S will be presented, followed by ethical considerations. Ethical vignettes, case studies, and video clips will encourage members to explore their own beliefs and practices around R/S personally and professionally. We will also explore key R/S assessment and intervention tools, including the SSOPP interview, Life Map, and key R/S questions to consider exploring with clients.