Resources 

References:

Journal: Currier, J. M., McDermott, R. C., Sanders, P., Barkham, M., Owen, J., Saxon, D., & Richards, P. S. (2024). Practice-based evidence for spiritually integrated psychotherapies: Examining trajectories of psychological and spiritual distress. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 71(4), 291–303. https://doi.org/10.1037/cou0000727 

Incorporating insights from the journal "Practice-based evidence for spiritually integrated psychotherapies: Examining trajectories of psychological and spiritual distress" by Currier et al. (2024), participants will explore how integrating spiritual beliefs can effectively address psychological and spiritual distress within clients. This journal explores how, through a practice-based approach, the effectiveness of incorporating spiritual beliefs into a counseling session and how it can impact a patient. This integration of spiritual principles into therapy not only enhances professional growth but also empowers counselors to deliver more holistic care that addresses the complex intersection of mind, body, and spirit.

Journal: The role of religion and spirituality in counseling: experience of counsellors in a collectivist society. Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health, 27(1), 97–112.

"The Role of Religion and Spirituality in Counseling: Experience of Counselors in a Collectivist Society" from the Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health. This journal emphasizes the importance of understanding the cultural context in which the client’s religious beliefs stem from as many different cultures share different values. As well as religion shapes the identity of the client and their behaviors. This article also highlights many integration techniques that a counselor can use to help their client through traumas and discovering coping strategies that best support their needs and morals. It offers ideas such as religious texts, rituals, coordinating with religious leaders and other therapeutic tools a counselor can use to support a client.

Abu Shahim, M. R., Sumari, M., Razak, N. A. A., Baharudin, D. F., Md Shah, K., & Mohd   Dagang, M. (2025). The role of religion and spirituality in counseling: experience of counsellors in a collectivist society. Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health, 27(1), 97–112. https://doi-org.offcampus.lib.washington.edu/10.1080/19349637.2023.2291145 

Cunningham, M. (2018). SAS Webinar Trauma & Spirituality. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DK7r7u-F98o

Richards, P. S., Bartz, J. D., & O’Grady, K. A. (2009). Assessing Religion and Spirituality in Counseling: Some Reflections and Recommendations. Counseling & Values, 54(1), 65–79. https://doi-org.offcampus.lib.washington.edu/10.1002/j.2161-007X.2009.tb00005.x