Growth Processes of Seasoned Marriage and Family Therapists Who Take a Spiritual Approach to Therapy
Year: 2006
Type: dissertation
Abstract: The growth processes of seasoned marriage and family therapists who take a spiritual approach to therapy were explored using a qualitative phenomenological research approach. Three therapists, who met the above descriptors, were interviewed. Data analysis identified common themes in the stories of the participants. Participants identified one's personal spiritual journey as having the greatest impact on one's ability to integrate spirituality and psychotherapy. Significant events and influential resources were the two themes that typified the factors that shaped the personal spiritual journeys of the participants. A number of common subcategories were found within those two categories. The study offers suggestions for future research. Growth Processes iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS From a systemic perspective there are many that deserve thanks and credit for the role they played in the completion of this research project. Thank you to all of my friends, family, and classmates who encouraged me throughout this process by showing interest in and listening to me talk (sometimes at great length) about my topic of research. In particular, 1 would like to thank:
Author: Sara Jean Bidler
Language: English
Subfield: Health
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2182385166