How do spirituality and (directive) psychotherapy fit together?

  • Martin Brentrup
Keywords: spirituality, psychotherapy, integration

Abstract

This article deals with the question of whether and how an integration of spirituality in psychotherapies makes sense and is possible. For this, the ability to integrate is discussed against the background of different world views. The question is interpreted in such a way that it is primarily about the spirituality of our patients / clients. It does not represent a single approach or method, but describes the problems with and the possibilities of openness and acceptance by psychotherapists. Guideline Psychotherapy refers to the three main procedures that were approved according to the Psychotherapists Act 1999 for billing with the health insurance funds.

Author Biography

Martin Brentrup

Dip.-Psychologist; since 1992 practice for psychotherapy, counselling and supervision; licensed and accredited as psychological psychotherapist (VT), child and youth psychotherapist (VT); supervisor, training in systemic family therapy (Weinheim), conversational psychotherapy (GwG), behavioural therapy (IVO). Publications in the following areas: systemic therapy and addiction, gender-specific aspects in therapies, diagnostics in families, reflective team as a method in practice, burnout and selfcare, learning and therapy, couple therapy, integration of methods in practice and training, spirituality.

Published
2019-07-23
Issue
Vol. 25 No. 1 (2019): Issue 1/2019
Section
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