What Counsellors and Spiritual Directors Can Learn from Each Other (Paperback)

Peter Madsen Gubi

ISBN 10: 1785920251 / ISBN 13: 9781785920257

Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London, 2017

Paperback. This new edited collection explores the intersection of spiritual direction and counselling/psychotherapy, and the relationship between the two. Citing the influencing effect prayer and counselling have had on each other, the contributors offer insight into the similarities and differences of spiritual direction and counselling, and of what the disciplines have to learn from each other. Advocating the importance of addressing the spiritual dimension of care in areas such as mental health and social care, this book promotes a synthesis of pastoral guidance and psychological counselling. The chapters offer insight to the healing role spirituality and prayer can play when counselling for trauma, sexual abuse or loss of a loved one. Whether discussing training counsellors to be spiritually literate, or exploring how spiritual accompaniers can take a psychologically-informed approach, all the contributors bring their extensive experience to bear working with spiritual and psychological issues. This new collection explores the intersection of spiritual direction and counselling. It considers the ways in which they can enhance each other to provide better therapeutic and pastoral care. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781785920257

Synopsis:

Exploring the relationship between spiritual accompaniment and counselling to provide better therapeutic and pastoral care

About the Author: Peter Madsen Gubi, PhD, ThD, is Professor of Counselling and Spiritual Accompaniment at the University of Chester, UK. He is a BACP Registered Senior Accredited Counsellor, a BACP Senior Accredited Supervisor, an APSE Senior Accredited Pastoral Supervisor, and a Spiritual Director in Private Practice. He is a consecrated Presbyter in the Moravian Church, and author of 'Spiritual Accompaniment and Counselling: Journeying with psyche and soul', and 'Prayer in Counselling and Psychotherapy: Exploring a hidden meaningful dimension', also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Bibliographic Details

Title: What Counsellors and Spiritual Directors Can...
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new