tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617569.post5969377513288709549..comments2024-03-27T02:13:58.088-07:00Comments on Integral Options Cafe: Simon Dein - Religion, Spirituality, and Mental Healthwilliam harrymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06981478282688361274noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617569.post-72166448237791005802010-02-13T14:30:55.867-07:002010-02-13T14:30:55.867-07:00Thanks Diane - I agree completely.
My class is do...Thanks Diane - I agree completely.<br /><br />My class is doing multicultural counseling right now - and there are some devout Christians in the class who admit that they might have issues seeing a gay/lesbian client. (At least they admit it.)<br /><br />As therapists we need to check our biases at the door and meet the client in their experience without imposing our own beliefs. <br /><br />I think this is especially true with religion - if we are imposing our own views, we are violating ethical codes and doing our clients a disservice.<br /><br />Peace,<br />Billwilliam harrymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06981478282688361274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617569.post-66236528758967532392010-02-13T11:05:02.621-07:002010-02-13T11:05:02.621-07:00In my mind (and experience) this is the important ...In my mind (and experience) this is the important part: "After taking a detailed spiritual history, health professionals need to help patients clarify how their religious beliefs and practices influence the course of illness, rather than giving advice about religion. Whatever his or her religious background, the professional’s moral stance should be neutral, with no attempt to manipulate the patient’s beliefs."Diane D'Angelonoreply@blogger.com