Psychotherapy & Spirituality: Crossing the Line between Therapy and Religion

by William West

Overview

This thoughtful and intelligent book encourages psychotherapists and counsellors to consider seriously the relationship between spiritual experiences and therapeutic practice. It proposes that therapy itself can be seen as a spiritual process and discusses the implications of this view for therapists, clients and the wider world.

Examining the relationship between spirituality and the main schools of therapy, William West distinguishes clearly between spiritual direction and specific therapies. He offers practical advice to help practitioners increase their awareness of spiritual issues, and guidance on the use of spiritual interventions within therapy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761958734
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	05/02/2000
Series:	Perspectives on Psychotherapy Series
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	6.18(w) x 9.62(h) x 0.69(d)

About the Author

William West is a lecturer in Counselling Studies at Manchester University. He currently serves on the Research and Evaluation Committee of the British Association for Counselling, and has written extensively on humanistic therapy, spirituality, supervision and qualitative research.

Table of Contents

Introduction

An Overview

Therapy and Spirituality

Some Issues in Therapy Today

Spirituality in Britain Today

The Spiritual Space and Spiritual Unfolding

Meeting the Challenge

Meeting the Challenge

Answering the Critics

The Future of Therapy as a Spiritual Activity