Religion and Spirituality in Master of Social Work Education: Past, Present, and Future Considerations

Moffatt, Kelsey M.; Oxhandler, Holly K.

doi:10.1080/10437797.2018.1434443

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“…Similar findings have also been identified in related helping professions, including psychology, nursing, marriage and family therapy, and counseling (Oxhandler & Parrish, 2018). Indeed, mental health care providers must be able to assess for clients’ RS, recognize positive/negative RS coping, distinguish between culturally appropriate RS experiences and psychopathology, connect clients with RS resources as appropriate, be aware of emerging research on RS and mental health, and acknowledge their own RS beliefs and practices to eliminate any risk of imposing their beliefs (Moffatt & Oxhandler, in press).…”

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Religion and spirituality among young adults with severe mental illness.

Oxhandler

Narendorf

Moffatt

2018

Spirituality in Clinical Practice

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Young adulthood (18 -25 years old) is a period in which the onset of mental illnesses peaks. For young adults with serious mental illness and histories of adversity, access to appropriate, culturally sensitive care is critical. Religion and spirituality (RS) are interwoven into many individuals' culture and are increasingly recognized as important constructs worth considering in the assessment and treatment of mental illness. This study examined data from a qualitative study of 55 young adults with serious mental illness who had used crisis emergency services to explore (a) how vulnerable young adults in psychiatric crisis talk about RS and (b) how religion/spirituality emerge in the narratives of their experiences, understanding and management of their mental health problems. Thirty-four of the 55 youth described RS organically within their interview. Across these interviews, four themes emerged: positive RS coping, negative RS coping, relationship with God, and implications for RS and mental health. Further, RS was described as a very complex topic for this sample, suggesting training is necessary for mental health care providers to appropriately assess and integrate this area of young adults' lives. Implications and considerations for future studies are discussed.

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Religion and spirituality among young adults with severe mental illness.

Oxhandler

Narendorf

Moffatt

2018

Spirituality in Clinical Practice

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“…For example, 84% to 90% of medical schools offer courses or formal content on spirituality and health (Koenig, Hooten, Lindsay-Calkins, & Meador, 2010). In contrast, only 25% of psychology (Schafer et al, 2011) and 30% of social work (Moffatt & Oxhandler, 2018) training programs provide even one course in RS. Other mental health professions, such as marriage and family therapists and counselors, have reported receiving little training in this area, despite a desire for more education (Carlson, Kirkpatrick, Hecker, & Killmer, 2002; Oxhandler & Parrish, 2016).…”

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Novel online training program improves spiritual competencies in mental health care.

Pearce¹,

Pargäment²,

Oxhandler³

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Spirituality in Clinical Practice

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“…Focusing on psychology programs as an example, the vast majority do not address R/S in coursework, practicum supervision, and/or internship training in formal or systematic ways (Crook-Lyon et al, 2012;Russell & Yarhouse, 2006;Schafer et al, 2011;Vogel et al, 2013). Findings with counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers similarly revealed low rates of training related to R/S (Oxhandler & Pargament, 2014;Oxhandler et al, 2015;Moffatt & Oxhandler, 2018). Because most students do not receive any standardized training, they might not appreciate the relevance of R/S and feel inadequate for discussing sacred aspects of their clients' beliefs, relationships, and practices.…”

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Enhancing competencies for the ethical integration of religion and spirituality in psychological services.

Currier¹,

Fox²,

Vieten

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Psychological Services

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Advancement of Spiritual and religious competencies aligns with increasing attention to the pivotal role of multiculturalism and intersectionality, as well as shifts in organizational values and strategies, that shape the delivery of psychological services (e.g., evidence-based practice). A growing evidence base also attests to ethical integration of peoples' religious faith and/or spirituality (R/S) in their mental care as enhancing the utilization and efficacy of psychological services. When considering the essential attitudes, knowledge, and skills for addressing religious and spiritual aspects of clients' lives, lack of R/S competencies among psychologists and other mental health professionals impedes ethical and effective practice. The purpose of this article is to discuss the following: (a) skills for negotiating ethical challenges with spiritually integrated care; and (b) strategies for assessing a client's R/S. We also describe systemic barriers to ethical integration of R/S in mental health professions and briefly introduce our Spiritual and Religious Competencies project. Looking ahead, a strategic, interdisciplinary, and comprehensive approach is needed to transform the practice of mental health care in a manner that more fully aligns with the values, principles, and expectations across our disciplines' professional ethical codes and accreditation standards. We propose that explicit training across mental health professions is necessary to more fully honor R/S diversity and the importance of this layer of identity and intersectionality in many peoples' lives. Impact StatementPsychologists and other mental health professionals often lack necessary awareness, knowledge, and skills to address their clients' religious faith and/or spirituality (R/S). This article explores ethical considerations regarding Spiritual and Religious Competencies in training and clinical practice, approaches to R/S assessment, as well as barriers and solutions to ethical integration of R/S in psychological services.

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Religion and Spirituality in Master of Social Work Education: Past, Present, and Future Considerations

Cited by 29 publications

References 27 publications

Religion and spirituality among young adults with severe mental illness.

Religion and spirituality among young adults with severe mental illness.

Novel online training program improves spiritual competencies in mental health care.

Enhancing competencies for the ethical integration of religion and spirituality in psychological services.

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