PSY 877 - Issues in Religion and Spirituality - Theory and Therapy

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This course is designed to increase the sensitivity and competence of clinicians to the spiritual concerns of clients. This sensitivity includes familiarity with the research on spirituality and health; basic knowledge of diverse religious/spiritual paths; awareness of the potential benefits, harm, resources, and issues of spirituality for clients as well as an understanding of the clinician’s spiritual perspective. This course also strives to build competence through the development of skills to integrate spirituality with clients including spiritual assessment, case conceptualization, theory of change, treatment planning, and intervention.

Prerequisites: PSY 642.