Since the publication of Bergin's classic 1980 paper “Psychotherapy and Religious Values”
in the Journal of Clinical and Consulting Psychology, an enormous amount of quality …

Adolescents living with chronic conditions (ALWCCs) are at a higher risk of suicide (odds
ratio: 4.3) than their peers. No consensus exists in the scientific community on a definition or …

Spirituality is increasingly accepted as integral to human psychology, vital for physical and
mental health. The Psychology of Spirituality is an accessible book that introduces the …

AimsDespite an increasing awareness of the importance of spirituality in mental health
contexts, a 'religiosity gap'exists in the difference in the value placed on spirituality and …

Spirituality in Clinical Practice includes perspectives not found in other texts such as a
developmental perspective integrating moral and spiritual development, the interface of …

Spiritual wellness is an emerging area of interest in counseling. It still lacks clarity, however,
in definition and application. To increase familiarity with and encourage counselor …

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common mental health problem that is treated by
many mental health practitioners. Cognitive-behavioral therapies have proven to be effective …

Mindfulness, which has multifaceted and evolving uses, is rapidly becoming a significant
methodology across academic disciplines, health sectors, helping professions …

Background Depression in adolescents and young adults is a major mental health condition
that requires attention. Research suggests that approaches that include spiritual concepts …

Contemporary trends in clinical practice are moving more toward an integrative approach
that views the mind, the body and the spirit as inter-connected entities. There is an …