Psychotherapy with Troubled Spirits: a Study on Treatment for Religious and Spiritual Problems

Interest in the interface of psychology and spirituality has been burgeoning. Furthermore, a significant number of people experience conflict related to their religion or distress associated with their spirituality. Many of these people seek psychotherapy for these problems to assist them with gaining understanding and healing. Thus, empirical investigation for how to successfully approach, assess, and treat religious or spiritual problems is needed. In response to this call, this book provides an in-depth exploration into how 12 highly experienced therapists successfully treat religious and spiritual concerns in their practices. The book begins with an illuminating exposition on the literature concerning diagnosis and treatment of religious and spiritual problems. Then the author presents a substantive model for psychotherapy for these issues based on the voices of skilled clinicians. This analysis explicates successful strategies for approaching, diagnosing, and treating religious and spiritual problems and should be particularly useful for professionals in the counseling and psychotherapy fields.