Finding Self Again: The Dismantling of Eating Disorder and Trauma Identity

Berrett, Michael E.; Crowton, Sabree A.; Richards, P. Scott

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“…As patients renew connections with their spiritual source, their spiritual identity is affirmed and renewed; they shift from an extrinsic to intrinsic spiritual orientation; their image of God becomes more loving and benevolent; they learn to again experi ence and trust spiritual intuitions; they relearn how to give and receive love; they experience a renewed sense of purpose, meaning, and passion for life; and they reclaim social support and acceptance in their spiritual community. Patients' locus of identity and selfworth may shift over time from external, materialistic criteria to valuing and living in harmony with internal spiritual principles and values (Berrett et al, 2010(Berrett et al, , 2018Dahlsgaard et al, 2005;Richards & Bergin, 2005;Richards et al, 2007;Seligman et al, 2005).…”

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“…Many spiritual practices and interventions can facilitate the process of spiri tual reconnection, healing, and growth for patients (Berrett et al, 2010(Berrett et al, , 2018Richards & Bergin, 2005). These include spiritual practices, such as praying, reading sacred writings, participating in worship services, engaging in reli gious rituals, providing and receiving service and fellowship, meditating and contemplating, seeking atonement and forgiveness, and seeking spiritual direction (Plante, 2009;Richards & Bergin, 2005).…”

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A spiritually inclusive theistic approach to psychotherapy in inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings.

Berrett¹,

Hardman²,

Richards³

2023

Handbook of Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapies.

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In our spiritually inclusive theistic psychotherapy approach, we seek to treat the whole individual-physical, mental, emotional, relational, and spiritualand thus include their spiritual questions, concerns, wounds, struggles, strengths, faith, beliefs, and potential in the healing process. We assume that each member of the human race has a spiritual nature and that by attending to that spiritu ality in the clinical process of treatment and healing, they can not only find their spiritual essence but can nurture it to the benefit of themselves, their families, and even to influence their community and world in positive ways.We seek to be sensitive, respectful, and inclusive of everyone's spiritual or religious beliefs. We seek to honor the diversity of humanity and the unique ness and agency of everyone. We respect patients' spiritual beliefs rather than dismiss or disparage them. In our approach, each person's spiritual beliefs and practices are used to their benefit toward the goals of healing, recovery, and growth. We work inclusively with patients from a wide range of spiritual beliefs and worldviews from atheistic to religiously orthodox: New Age, Eastern, spiri tual but not religious, Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Indigenous, humanistic and existential, nature or Mother Earth-centered, traditionally religious. All are welcome. We seek to live in harmony with principles and values that are essen tial for psychological and spiritual healing and growth, including compassion, kindness, charity, service, and engagement in worthy causes that bless individuals and make our world better. Our approach focuses on and strives for inclusivity.Our spiritually inclusive approach does not replace traditional evidencebased psychological and medical approaches. It is woven into existing therapy models. Our willingness to include spirituality and give patients permission to openly talk about their spirituality or religious life is affirming and helpful to them. It helps patients explore, expand, and enlarge their spiritual resources and influences to assist in their journeys of healing and change. The amount of time we focus on and discuss spirituality depends on the patient and their desire, receptivity, and need, ranging from minimal, brief, and infrequent dis cussions to regular, significant, and frequent discussions and followthrough during therapy sessions. We start wherever patients are in their spirituality and build on their spiritual strengths and resources according to their prefer ences and desire. WHY IS A SPIRITUALLY INCLUSIVE APPROACH NEEDED?To ignore the spirituality of our patients is to ignore an important part of themand arguably, the most important part. This may be the very essence and core of who they are. On the other hand, to attend to their spirituality honors our patients. It tells them that "what is important to you is important to me." Honoring the importance of the spiritual pushes no specific spiritual belief, doctrine, or template on them, but it does invite them to recognize, clarify,

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A spiritually inclusive theistic approach to psychotherapy in inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings.

Berrett¹,

Hardman²,

Richards³

2023

Handbook of Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapies.

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Honoring Religious Diversity and Universal Spirituality in Psychotherapy

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2024

The Oxford Handbook of Psychology and Spirituality

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Spirituality is a universal human concern and capacity, but there is great diversity in the world concerning how spirituality is understood and practiced. Within this context of diversity, it is challenging for psychotherapists to ethically and effectively work with spiritual issues during treatment in order to facilitate their clients’ healing and growth. This chapter describes some principles and practices that may assist psychotherapists in their efforts to succeed at this important challenge, including seeking competency in religious and spiritual aspects of diversity, selecting a spiritually integrated treatment framework and approach, finding common spiritual ground with clients, and creating a spiritual space that helps clients access the resources of their spirituality during their healing journeys. The chapter also describes a theistic, spiritually integrated model and approach to psychotherapy. It concludes with a brief discussion of recent research findings and needs in this domain.

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Finding Self Again: The Dismantling of Eating Disorder and Trauma Identity

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A spiritually inclusive theistic approach to psychotherapy in inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings.

A spiritually inclusive theistic approach to psychotherapy in inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings.

Honoring Religious Diversity and Universal Spirituality in Psychotherapy

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