EAN: 9783319774091

AFTA SPRINGERBRIEFS IN FAMILY THERAPY ENGAGIN...

This inspiring volume presents a unique and ethical professional framework for engaging in
spiritual discussion in the context of family therapy. Addressing existential contradictions of
life that can disrupt family functioning as well as religious restrictions that can create
relational barriers  it models an open frame of mind for sensitive and respectful metaphysical
work with diverse families. Chapter authors build on their own narratives of spiritual journey
as they inform conversation with clients whose faith perspectives include Christianity  Judaism
Islam  African and Native American spiritual practice  Taoism  and Sikhism. These powerful
dialogues illuminate the deeper tasks of therapy and offer significant opportunities for all
family members to be involved in creating meaning and healing together. This one-of-a-kind
book: Presents the narratives of a racially  culturally  and religiously diverse group of
authors Explores the challenges of metaphysical psychotherapeutic practice Focuses on the
intersection of therapeutic practice and spirituality in various cultural contexts Guides
therapists in looking into their own spiritual lives and experience Models methods for
therapists using spirituality in sessions with families Challenging professionals to step
beyond the perceived boundaries of the therapist client relationship  Engaging with
Spirituality in Family Therapy: Meeting in Sacred Space is rich and eloquent reading for
practitioners and researchers in family therapy.

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