Using Prayer in Professional Counseling

Using Prayer in Professional Counseling

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Abstract

Because religion or spirituality is important to many people, mental health workers need to be

aware of the issues surrounding each so that they will be able to help clients more effectively.

Prayer plays a large part in the lives of many religious people, and sometimes, clients desire

prayer to be a part of their therapy. Instead of ignoring the topics of religion and prayer, mental

health practitioners need to be aware of the ethical guidelines surrounding these issues. Also,

they should be educated in when and how to incorporate spiritual treatment methods into therapy

and then strive to remain updated on these topics.

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Using Prayer in Professional Counseling

Everyday, prayer is used in homes, workplaces, and schools across the world, but is it

appropriate to use prayer in counseling? People involved in organized religion, as well as those

who simply claim to be...