Provides practical interventions from a range of backgrounds and theoretical perspectives. This volume helps prepare clinicians to undertake and initiate the integration of spirituality in therapy with clients and provides easy-to-follow examples. About the Editors xi Contributors xiii Foreword xix Douglas H. Sprenkle Preface xxi Acknowledgments xxix SECTION I: THERAPIST PREPARATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Spiritual Self-Care of the Therapist 3(16) Catherine Ford Sori Nancee Biank Karen B. Helmeke Incorporating Spirituality into the Therapeutic Setting: Safeguarding Ethical Use of Spirituality Through Therapist Self-Reflection 19(10) Anita Berardi Maher Spirituality and Professional Disclosure 29(8) Robert R. Powell Stephen E. Craig Networking with Local Clergy: A Resource for Building a Spiritual Referral Source 37(18) Karen B. Helmeke Phyllis L. White SECTION II: ASSESSMENT OF SPIRITUALITY Conducting Spiritual Dialogues in Therapy 55(14) J. Mark Killmer Using the Strengths Assessment to Mobilize Spiritual Resources 69(8) Monika Eichler Gene Deegan Edward R. Canda Sharilyn Wells The Spirituality-Focused Genogram: A Tool for Exploring Spirituality and the Spiritual Resources of Individuals, Couples, and Families in Context 77(12) Adriana Balaguer Dunn Robert F. Massey Impact of Abuse on Internalized God Images: Spiritual Assessment and Treatment Using Guided Imagery 89(24) Anita Berardi Maher Developing Forgiveness 113(16) Terry D. Hargrave Gwendolyn J. Williams SECTION III: INTEGRATING SPIRITUALITY IN COUPLES THERAPY Empathic Attunement in Marital Therapy As a Spiritual State: Some Thoughts and Strategies for Its Development 129(10) Bernard J. Baca Shermie L. Schafer Karen B. Helmeke Developing a Couples Mission Statement: A Resource for Couples Facing Career Decisions/Transitions 139(10) Rand Michael WWJD: Using a Couple's Faith to Fall Back in Love 149(8) Philip M. Mamalakis Reject That Shame 157(10) Richard S. Shaw SECTION IV: SPECIFIC TECHNIQUES AND/OR TOPICS USED IN INTEGRATING SPIRITUALITY I Am Not Worthy: Shame and Spirituality 167(8) Joseph J. Horak Reconnection: The Spiritual Journey in Recovery 175(8) Julie A. States Take Two and Call Me in the Morning: Using Religious Humor in Therapy 183(18) Catherine Ford Sori Karen B. Helmeke Marvin L. Ford Jessica C. Roberson Using Popular Films to Integrate Spirituality in Counseling: Smoke Signals and Forgiveness 201(10) Paul E. Priester Aaron H. Carlstrom ``Any Life Can Be Fascinating'': Using Spiritual Autobiography As an Adjunct to Therapy 211(12) Marsha Vaughn Karen Swanson SECTION V: Use of Scripture, Prayer, and Other Spiritual Practices Free at Last! Using Scriptural Affirmations to Replace Self-Defeating Thoughts 223(12) Catherine Ford Sori Lori McKinney Biblical Means to Therapeutic Healing 235(6) Judith K. Balswick Facilitating Change Through Contemplative Prayer 241(10) Peter J. Jankowski Using Concepts of NTU Psychotherapy to Encourage the Use of Prayer: Overcoming Distress and Trauma in Christian Clients 251(6) Lonnie E. Duncan The Use of Spiritual Practices in Conjunction with Therapy with Christian Examples 257(10) J. Mark Killmer Embracing Emotional Pain As a Means of Spiritual Growth: Tools from the East 267(20) Karen Horneffer Integrating the Discernment of Spiritual Guidance in Family and Couples Therapy: Use of the Examen 287(6) Paul E. Priester Index 293