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The Pastor as Partner in Therapy

This overview explores the significant role of religious leaders, such as pastors, in the therapeutic process. It discusses the importance of addressing spirituality, a patient's relationship with religion, and the impact of faith on mental health. Key topics include the therapist's non-judgmental attitude, the influence of religion on childhood and adult experiences, and the potential for supportive guidance through therapy. It also examines how exploring these dimensions can enhance patient care and well-being, particularly when grappling with issues like guilt, loss, and authority.

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The Pastor as Partner in Therapy

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  1. The Pastor as Partner in Therapy Miriam D. Ukeritis, CSJ, PhD July 7, 2007

  2. Overview • Value of exploring spirituality (religion, God relationship) • Relevant factors in considering a patient’s relationship with religion • Role of “pastor/spiritual guide” in treatment • Closing thoughts

  3. Religion/Spirituality & Therapy • Patient History • Reluctance to explore religion, spirituality, relationship with God • Role of religion in childhood, currently • Relationship with God • Therapist Attitude: Non-judgmental

  4. Role of Religion in Life • Positive coping factor • Potential for additional support • Roots of guilt • Roots of depression • Faith tradition provides larger context

  5. Life Influences on Spirituality • Developmental stages of patient • Chronologically • Psychologically • Faith-wise • Authenticity • Memory or attribution/experience-based

  6. Considering Presenting Issue • Direct connection with religious schema • E.g., grief, loss, relationships • Tangential • E.g., means of acting-out authority issues • Clear or unclear? • E.g., “recovering Catholic”

  7. The Pastor/Spiritual Guide • Is s/he presently in patient’s life? • If yes, • Quality of relationship? • Supportive of growth? • Supportive of therapy process?

  8. Contact May Be Useful If: • Apparent conflict between treatment and religion exists • Person could be ally in treatment • Spiritual guidance could shed light on treatment process • Patient is engaging in splitting behavior

  9. Closing Thoughts • What is your level of comfort in addressing issues of religion/ spirituality? • What are your assumptions re: role of spirituality/religion in one’s life? • What opportunities can you make to meet other “clergy”?

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