Encountering the Sacred in Psychotherapy: How to Talk with People about their Spiritual Lives

This book guides therapists in exploring the creative and healing possibilities in people's spiritual and religious experience, while countering ways it can do harm. Each chapter begins with a vivid case example. This wise and compassionate book belongs on the shelves of therapists and counsellors from a variety of backgrounds, including clinical psychology, psychiatry, family therapy, social work, pastoral counselling and nursing. It will also serve as a text in graduate-level counselling and psychotherapy courses.