This is an accessible book that introduces the relationship between spirituality and psychology. The author sets out what spirituality is, the values it represents and how it contributes to mental health and wellbeing. He then illustrates how knowledge of spirituality can provide deeper understanding of people's problems and can help aid recovery.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface. Part 1. Themes and Variations: 'What Goes Round Comes Around'. 1. Introduction. 2. Themes and Variations. 3. The Relevance of Spirituality. 4. The Literature on Psychology and Spirituality. 5. Paradigm Shift: Challenging Current Theory and Practice. Part 2. Stages of Faith: 'Something Happens'. 6. Introduction to Part 2. 7. Childhood Spirituality. 8. Belonging. 9. Searching. 10. Homecoming. Part 3. Remedies: 'Sowing Live Seeds and Doing Good Deeds'. 11. Spiritual Skills. 12. Spiritual Practices. Appendix 1. Taking a Spiritual History. Appendix 2. Further Reading. Index.
