Abstract
The topics of spirituality and psychotherapy have often been controversial in the literature on schizophrenia treatment. However, current research indicates many potential benefits of integrating issues of religion and spirituality into psychotherapy for individuals with schizophrenia. In this paper, implications are presented for incorporating spiritual and religious issues in psychotherapy for individuals with schizophrenia. A background on the integration of spirituality into the practice of psychotherapy is discussed. The literature on spiritually-oriented psychotherapy for schizophrenia is provided. Clinical implications are offered with specific attention to issues of religious delusions and cultural considerations. Lastly, steps for implementing spiritually-oriented psychotherapy for individuals with schizophrenia are delineated to assist providers in carrying out spiritually sensitive care.
Highlights
The topics of spirituality and psychotherapy have often been controversial in the literature on schizophrenia treatment [1,2]
Some practitioners have argued that religion had no space in the Religions 2012, 3 psychotherapy setting given a need to be grounded in science
Many people with schizophrenia do not disclose their religious or spiritual beliefs to their providers partially out of fear of being labeled religiously delusional and hospitalized involuntarily [59]. These findings suggest the potential benefit of spiritual supports in recovery-oriented therapy to facilitate the spiritual education, counseling, and practices of people with spiritual interests who have schizophrenia [56]
Summary
The topics of spirituality and psychotherapy have often been controversial in the literature on schizophrenia treatment [1,2]. Current research indicates many potential benefits of integrating issues of religion and spirituality into psychotherapy for individuals with schizophrenia with regards to promoting motivation, wellbeing, resilience, and cultural aspects of one’s identity [3,4]. Implications are presented for incorporating spiritual and religious issues in psychotherapy for individuals with schizophrenia. To achieve this goal, a background on the integration of spirituality into the practice of psychotherapy is discussed. The literature on spiritually-oriented psychotherapy for schizophrenia is provided. Steps for implementing spirituallyoriented psychotherapy for individuals with schizophrenia are delineated to assist providers in carrying out spiritually sensitive care
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