Integration in the therapy room: An overview of the literature

Author(s): Hall, T. W.

Journal/Book: J Psychol Theol. 1997; 25: 13800 Biola Avenue, Biola University, La Mirada, CA 90639-0001. Rosemead School Psychology. 86-101.

Abstract: Clinical integration refers to the incorporation of religious or spiritual beliefs, values, and methods into the process of psychotherapy that results in a different way of being as a therapist, understanding the client, and/or doing therapy. Two goals are pursued in this article: (a) to provide an overview of what has been done in clinical integration over the past 25 years; and (b) to point the reader to resources in each of the areas addressed in this article. First, the foundations for clinical integration that have been laid over the years are outlined. These include pragmatic, ethical, empirical, and personal reasons for engaging in clinical integration. Following this, an overview of the spectrum of clinical integration is described. The incorporation of religious values and beliefs, religious content in traditional psychological frameworks, and spiritually-derived goals and techniques are discussed. Finally, some ethical considerations in pursuing clinical integration are outlined.

Note: Review Hall MEL, Family Life Counseling & Educ Ctr, POB 37000, Tucson,AZ 85704 USA

Keyword(s): COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL-THERAPY; RELIGIOUS PSYCHOTHERAPY; MENTAL-HEALTH; CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER; COMPARATIVE EFFICACY; VALUES; CLIENTS; ISSUES; COUNTERTRANSFERENCE; FORGIVENESS

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