Integrating Spirituality into Family Therapy Training: An Exploration of Faculty Members’ Beliefs

Grams, Winnie A.; Carlson, Thomas Stone; McGeorge, Christi R.

doi:10.1007/s10591-007-9042-2

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“…However, there are current trends that question whether the effectiveness of mindfulness training is diminished by removing it from a larger context, be that spiritual, religious, ethical, philosophic, or theoretical (Dimidjian and Linehan 2003;Leary and Tate 2007;Teasdale et al 2003). It is possible that therapists feel more comfortable with the concept of mindfulness when it is removed from religious language (Carlson et al 2002;Grams et al 2007). For example, my (L.G.)…”

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Relational Aspects of Mindfulness: Implications for the Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy

Gambrel

Keeling

2010

Contemp Fam Ther

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Research has demonstrated the benefits of mindfulness interventions with individuals, including connections to increased life satisfaction, and positive affect. Mindfulness has effectively treated anxiety, borderline personality disorder, depression, chronic pain, and addiction. Recent studies show the positive effects of mindfulness on relationship satisfaction, empathy development, and skillful communication. We explore the potential benefits for integrating mindfulness, defined as nonjudgmental awareness, into the practice of marriage and family therapy. We argue that mindfulness may be useful with couples and families to improve communication, emotional regulation, empathy, and relationship well-being. Finally, we discuss practical ways of applying mindfulness in family therapy.

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Section: Mindfulness Definedmentioning

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Relational Aspects of Mindfulness: Implications for the Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy

Gambrel

Keeling

2010

Contemp Fam Ther

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“…These studies highlight the importance of spirituality in the lives of CFTs and its relevance to both the practice of therapy and the training of CFT students. However, Grams et al (2007) point out that faculty members appear to report lower levels of importance compared to a sample of AAMFT clinical members.…”

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“…This model encourages faculty members to (1) gain an understanding of their own spiritual and religious beliefs and how they influence their assumptions in their clinical and supervisory work; (2) incorporate teaching on spirituality in the classroom through teaching students about diverse spiritual and religious traditions; and (3) address spirituality as a resource for therapy in supervision. The need for further training and education to help better prepare therapists to address spirituality in therapy is a theme that is repeated throughout the literature (Aponte 2002;Carlson et al 2002b;Grams et al 2007;Haug 1998a;Rivett and Street 2001;Walsh 2008).…”

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“…Scholars in the field of CFT also highlight the importance of spirituality and religion in therapists' lives (Becvar 1997;Carlson et al 2002a, b;Grams et al 2007;Prest et al 1999). For example, Carlson et al (2002b) surveyed clinical members of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and found that 95% reported that they consider themselves to be spiritual persons, and 94% reported that their spirituality was an important aspect of their personal lives.…”

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“…For example, Carlson et al (2002b) surveyed clinical members of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and found that 95% reported that they consider themselves to be spiritual persons, and 94% reported that their spirituality was an important aspect of their personal lives. Grams et al (2007) surveyed faculty members from accredited CFT programs and found that 81.7% of those surveyed reported that they considered themselves to be spiritual persons. Moreover, 66% agreed that it is important for CFT students to learn about integrating spirituality into their clinical work.…”

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The Importance of Spirituality in Couple and Family Therapy: A Comparative Study of Therapists’ and Educators’ Beliefs

Carlson

McGeorge

Anderson³

2010

Contemp Fam Ther

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The purpose of this study was to explore the differences between the beliefs of couple and family therapists (CFTs) and CFT educators in accredited training programs regarding the importance of spirituality in their personal and professional lives. The results suggest a significant difference between the two populations, with clinicians reporting a higher level of agreement regarding the overall role of spirituality in their personal and professional identities compared to CFT faculty members. However, both therapists and educators reported similar levels of agreement in regard to the need for education related to integrating spirituality and its role in clinical practice. Implications for CFT training programs are discussed.

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Integrating Spirituality in Marriage and Family Therapy Training

Coyle

2017

ANZ J of Family Therapy

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Interest is growing in how to integrate spirituality into family therapy. Closely related to this development are efforts to include spirituality in marriage and family therapy training. Students in various fields are expressing interest in spirituality and the desire to have it integrated into their training programs. However, not all family therapy training incorporates spirituality as part of rigorous academic inquiry while considering the personal and cultural components of spirituality in the curriculum. This article examines approaches to integrating spirituality in a Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) accredited program at Christian Theological Seminary (CTS). A review of research on spirituality in training programs is offered as well as current approaches that address spirituality. The pedagogical approach at CTS is then explicated. The curriculum includes courses in religion and others that integrate spirituality/theological reflection with family therapy. 'Integration of Self, Systems, and Spirit' and a Capstone Presentation that showcases an integrative method are described. Finally, implications for training in secular universities and agencies are articulated, with suggestions for future exploration.1 Spirituality is an important dimension to integrate into training programs given growing attention to spirituality in family therapy as well as the diversification of spiritual experiences. 2 Trainees have an ethical responsibility to be spiritually literate and spiritually sensitive. 3 Spirituality is not an isolated dimension of family therapy but one of multiple diversity concerns. 4 Immanence and transcendence are complementary constructs on a continuum that includes both spirituality and family therapy.

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Integrating Spirituality into Family Therapy Training: An Exploration of Faculty Members’ Beliefs

Cited by 31 publications

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Relational Aspects of Mindfulness: Implications for the Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy

Relational Aspects of Mindfulness: Implications for the Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy

The Importance of Spirituality in Couple and Family Therapy: A Comparative Study of Therapists’ and Educators’ Beliefs

Integrating Spirituality in Marriage and Family Therapy Training

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