Integrating Clients’ Religion/Spirituality in Clinical Practice (1CE)
Number of Credits: 1
This course is for: Clinical Psychologist, Counselors, and LMFTs
Course By: Tracey Thomas, PsyD
Content By: Oxhandler, H.K., & Parrish, D.E. (2018). Integrating clients’ religion/spirituality in clinical practice: A comparison among social workers, psychologists, counselors, marriage and family therapists, and nurses. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 74(4), 680-694. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.22539
Course Description: The researchers compared five helping professions, social workers, psychologists, counselors, marriage and family therapists, and nurses, to identify their thoughts and behaviors about integrating client's religion or spirituality (RS) in clinical practice. The researchers surveyed 550 helping professionals in Texas utilizing the Religious/Spiritually Integrated Practice Assessment Scale and background questions. The helping professionals responded moderately positively, and RS did not differ, although there were differences regarding self-efficacy, perceived feasibility, and behaviors. The study benefits helping professionals who are working with RS clients to integrate RS in their assessment. Additionally, the study points out the differences in RS training, self-efficacy, thoughts on feasibility, and implementation.
Learning Objectives:
- Compare and contrast the results of the five helping professions regarding RS
- Analyze the three tables utilized in conjunction with the findings
- Analyze two identified limitations with the areas of future research
Course Outline:
- Read and understand the article, Integrating clients’ religion/spirituality in clinical practice: A comparison among social workers, psychologists, counselors, marriage and family therapists, and nurses
- Review the Course Description and Learning Objectives
- Work through the post-test questions; the answers to the questions should be derived from the respective article
- Review the article for further clarification, if needed
- Return to the article for clarification regarding professionals views on religion/spirituality, or for any missed questions
Approvals:
Board Approvals | American Psychological Association (APA), NBCC, Florida Board - Social Work, MFT, Counseling, and Psychology, NYSED - Social Work, MFT and Counseling Only, American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders |
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CE Format | Online, Text-Based |