Perceptions of the role of spirituality in counselling services: An exploratory study from a therapist's perspective - Marianathan, Darline Joseph
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The main purpose of counselling is intended to help the person to become balanced and integrated with healing of any hurt and finding fulfilment in life. In this process, the spiritual experience of the person is considered as an important component. The aim of the author's present research is to explore the therapist's perceptions of the role of spirituality in counselling services. This book reports the findings of interviews with counsellors to ascertain the answers to questions such as how comfortable they feel discussing spirituality in therapy and what level of caution they should have…mehr

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The main purpose of counselling is intended to help the person to become balanced and integrated with healing of any hurt and finding fulfilment in life. In this process, the spiritual experience of the person is considered as an important component. The aim of the author's present research is to explore the therapist's perceptions of the role of spirituality in counselling services. This book reports the findings of interviews with counsellors to ascertain the answers to questions such as how comfortable they feel discussing spirituality in therapy and what level of caution they should have in discussing spirituality with the client. Critical examination of the recent edition of APA manual DSM-IV-V code (62.89) is attempted due to its caution to the therapists in dealing with spirituality for proper diagnosis and effective therapy. The findings indicate therapists' need to include the spirituality of the client in a therapeutic setting for diagnosis and treatment. The findings also emphasise the need for an integrated approach taking into consideration the contextual factors within counselling and similar mental health professions. Implications for practice and theory are discussed. Further themes for research are also proposed.
Autorenporträt
Darline Joseph Marianathan is a practising Counselling Psychologist presently doing a Doctorate (DCPsych) in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy at Metanoia Institute, Middlesex University, London. He holds master's degrees from British Universities: MSc Psychology of Education (BPS) from Bristol University and MSc Psychology from Exeter University. Darline Joseph Marianathan is a member of various national and international professional bodies including BPS (British Psychological Society), UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy) and BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). In India he was awarded an MSc in Psychology where he also gained three bachelor's degrees in economics, theology, and philosophy. He has written over 100 short articles in local newspapers on a variety of contextual themes concerning national and global issues. His book on Stations of the Cross, entitled 'Follow Me' written in poetic style, was published in 2012. His research book, 'Perceptions of the role of spirituality in counselling services: An exploratory study from a therapist's perspective' was published in 2019. He has also written and published several books on neuropsychology and poetry in the Tamil language. He is a Roman Catholic priest presently serving in the Parish of Okehampton and Chagford in the Plymouth Diocese, Devon, England.