“…Enhancement is reflected in our findings that a religious identity can enable difficult occupational decisions when occupational and religious norms, values, and behaviors are aligned (e.g., Morrison & Borgen, ; Pelechova et al, ; Wenger & Carmel, ). As such, fit between counselors' religious and occupational identities is shown to increase empathy toward clients (Morrison & Borgen, ) and enhance the supportive fashion in which physicians relate to the patients at end of life (Seale, ), or help patients regarding religious issues (Lucchetti et al, ). Religion was found to influence work as a mental health professional when religious values map onto occupational values; likewise, a mismatch could lead to conflict with patients or clients (Pelechova et al, ).…”