Main description:

Spirituality and religion are powerful forces in many people's lives, yet they are usually relegated to the periphery of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) research and practice. This highly practical, nonsectarian book describes how to identify and work with psychologically relevant facets of spirituality in the context of evidence-based treatment. David H. Rosmarin draws on cutting-edge theory and research to provide clear guidelines for conceptualizing positive and negative aspects of spirituality pertaining to common clinical concerns. Concrete examples throughout the book illustrate collaborative ways to harness spiritual beliefs and practices to help bring about cognitive, behavioral, and affective change. Four reproducible handouts can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.

Contents:

Introduction. Why Address Spirituality in CBT?
I. Theoretical and Empirical Foundations of Spirituality and CBT
1. Foundations of Spirituality, Religion, and CBT
2. Spirituality-Religion through a CBT Lens
3. The Dark Side of Spirituality
4. Applied Case Conceptualization
II. Techniques for Practicing Spiritually Integrated CBT
5. Getting Started: CBT Assessment of Patient Spirituality-Religion
6. Framing CBT with Spirituality-Religion
7. Spirituality-Religion and Cognitive Techniques
8. Spirituality-Religion and Behavioral Activation
Concluding Thoughts
Appendix. A Philosophical Approach to Spirituality and CBT