SPIRITUALITY
Marie-fransline Marcelin
April 5, 2016
Fnes 349
April 5, 2016
Introduction
What is spirituality?
Many people view spirituality differently, some people define spirituality as a connection toward God and others view it as a way of life. According to Webster dictionary spirituality is an equality or state of being concerned with religion or religious matters. In other word the state of being spiritual. Spirituality is someone’s personal search in life and finding greater meaning in their existence. Spirituality looks beyond outer appearances to someone deeper significance and soul of everything. It’s about the love and respect for God; love and respect for oneself and everyone around them. Spirituality is about …show more content…
Spirituality and religion are not the same, spirituality is not religion. In the past 20 years, there has been clear evidence that spirituality is a vital aspect of an individual’s culture and development and, as such, simply cannot be ignored in the counseling process (Cashwell & Young, 2011). Despite the salience of spirituality in the lives of many clients, counselors are often hesitant to explore spiritual issues in counseling, largely out of a valid concern of imposing values on the client.
Studies of this nature seem to suggest that spirituality plays the primary role in psychological well-being, while religiosity plays a secondary role. This study found that spirituality acts as both a moderator and mediator. Higher spirituality seems to be associated with lower perceived stress levels and better psychological health. Overall, this study confirmed the role of both religiosity and spirituality as effective resiliency resources.
Article #3-Exploring the Relationship Between Religious Coping and Spirituality Among Three Types of Collegiate Substance …show more content…
The first visit was devoted to marital interaction and the second to family interactions. At the end of the first visit, both spouses received a packet of questionnaires that assessed marital functioning and aspects of family life.
Results
Researchers’ found the importance of religion for the marital relationship and suggest that simultaneous consideration of both spouses’ religious beliefs and practices is critical when explicating not only how spouses feel about each other and their marriage, but how they treat each other as well. (e.g., neuroticism, SES; Karney & Bradbury, 1995).
Citation
• Spiritual Intimacy, Marital Intimacy, and Physical/Psychological Well-Being: Spiritual Meaning as a Mediator.
Holland, Karen J.; Lee, Jerry W.; Marshak, Helen H.; Martin, Leslie R.
Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, Jan 21 , 2016, No Pagination Specified. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/rel000006
• Aten, Jamie D. and Mark M. Leach. 2008. Spirituality and the therapeutic process: A comprehensive resource from intake through termination. New York: Routledge.
Baron, Reuben M. and David A. Kenny. 1986. The moderator-mediator variable distinction in social psychologi- cal research: Conceptual, strategic, and statistical considerations. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
Marie-fransline Marcelin
April 5, 2016
Fnes 349
April 5, 2016
Introduction
What is spirituality?
Many people view spirituality differently, some people define spirituality as a connection toward God and others view it as a way of life. According to Webster dictionary spirituality is an equality or state of being concerned with religion or religious matters. In other word the state of being spiritual. Spirituality is someone’s personal search in life and finding greater meaning in their existence. Spirituality looks beyond outer appearances to someone deeper significance and soul of everything. It’s about the love and respect for God; love and respect for oneself and everyone around them. Spirituality is about …show more content…
Spirituality and religion are not the same, spirituality is not religion. In the past 20 years, there has been clear evidence that spirituality is a vital aspect of an individual’s culture and development and, as such, simply cannot be ignored in the counseling process (Cashwell & Young, 2011). Despite the salience of spirituality in the lives of many clients, counselors are often hesitant to explore spiritual issues in counseling, largely out of a valid concern of imposing values on the client.
Studies of this nature seem to suggest that spirituality plays the primary role in psychological well-being, while religiosity plays a secondary role. This study found that spirituality acts as both a moderator and mediator. Higher spirituality seems to be associated with lower perceived stress levels and better psychological health. Overall, this study confirmed the role of both religiosity and spirituality as effective resiliency resources.
Article #3-Exploring the Relationship Between Religious Coping and Spirituality Among Three Types of Collegiate Substance …show more content…
The first visit was devoted to marital interaction and the second to family interactions. At the end of the first visit, both spouses received a packet of questionnaires that assessed marital functioning and aspects of family life.
Results
Researchers’ found the importance of religion for the marital relationship and suggest that simultaneous consideration of both spouses’ religious beliefs and practices is critical when explicating not only how spouses feel about each other and their marriage, but how they treat each other as well. (e.g., neuroticism, SES; Karney & Bradbury, 1995).
Citation
• Spiritual Intimacy, Marital Intimacy, and Physical/Psychological Well-Being: Spiritual Meaning as a Mediator.
Holland, Karen J.; Lee, Jerry W.; Marshak, Helen H.; Martin, Leslie R.
Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, Jan 21 , 2016, No Pagination Specified. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/rel000006
• Aten, Jamie D. and Mark M. Leach. 2008. Spirituality and the therapeutic process: A comprehensive resource from intake through termination. New York: Routledge.
Baron, Reuben M. and David A. Kenny. 1986. The moderator-mediator variable distinction in social psychologi- cal research: Conceptual, strategic, and statistical considerations. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology