ERIC Number: EJ914128
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 9
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1944-821X
EISSN: N/A
Spiritual and Religious Considerations of Michigan Counseling Association Members
Langeland, Jennifer M.; Anderson, Mary L.; Bischof, Gary H.; Will, Bradley
Michigan Journal of Counseling: Research, Theory, and Practice, v37 n1 p16-24 Spr-Sum 2010
This study investigated Michigan Counseling Association members' perceptions of spirituality and religion in the therapeutic process. Specifically, this study sought to find out if spirituality and religion were important in the lives of counselors; how they define these concepts; if they have received training in working with these issues in counseling; and if they perceive clients as coming to counseling with spiritual or religious issues. This study confirmed that overall, Michigan counselors consider themselves religious and/or spiritual. Counselors generally did not perceive their clients as coming to counseling with spiritual or religious issues. The majority of counselors reported they did not receive training in these areas. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Religion, Religious Factors, Therapy, Professional Associations, Group Membership, Beliefs, Role of Religion, Counselors, Counselor Attitudes, Values, Fundamental Concepts, Likert Scales, Measures (Individuals), Client Characteristics
Michigan Counseling Association. One Michigan Avenue Building, 120 North Washington Square Suite 110A, Lansing, MI 48933. Tel: 800-444-2014; Tel: 517-487-3309; e-mail: info@michigancounselingassociation.com; Web site: http://www.michigancounselingassociation.com
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Michigan
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A