The researchers noted that the barriers that stood between integration and teaching of religion and spirituality within training programs rested on various dynamics, such as lack of faculty knowledge, faculty disinterest, seeing religion/spirituality as simply cultural identity, and faculty bias and resistance.
SECTION 1B - Identifies barriers to R/S training. Shows need for intentional integration in counselor education.
There has been growing attention to mental health clients' religion and spirituality (RS) as a critical component to be addressed in treatment across helping professions.
SECTION 1B - Establishes client need for R/S in treatment. Supports ethical integration.
This study explores the ethical dilemmas and professional identity challenges faced by mental health professionals who integrate spirituality into their therapeutic practice.
SECTION 1B - Frames the intersection of ethics, PI, and spirituality. Good intro quote.
All participants agreed that religion and spirituality can be considered an element that supports the client's autonomy rather than an area of conflict in therapy. These findings suggest a therapeutic balance is possible where ethical boundaries are maintained but religious/spiritual values are not completely excluded.
SECTION 1B - KEY QUOTE. Shows R/S integration supports client autonomy within ethical bounds. Directly addresses ACA A.4.b concern.