Integrating Spirituality in Psychological Counseling: Historical Insights and Contemporary Applications
Author/s: Melisa Sevi Koç
DOI: http://doi.org/10.37898/spiritualpc.1402791
Year: 2024 Vol: 3 Number: 9
Abstract
This article explores the close relationship between spirituality and psychology, carefully examining how definitions of spirituality have evolved over time in the psychological domain. It highlights the important distinctions between organized religion and spirituality, emphasizing how the latter is more individualized and transcends religious boundaries. Furthermore, it examines various counseling techniques that incorporate spirituality, such as methods centered on concentration, prayer, forgiveness, and contemporary applications such as mindfulness meditation. These approaches equip counselors with valuable tools to effectively address the spiritual aspects of their clients’ lives. In essence, this article provides a holistic view of integrating spirituality into psychological counseling, highlighting the necessity of a strategy that is all-encompassing and sensitive to the particular needs of each individual.