The Preference and Need for Prayer in Counseling
The Preference and Need for Prayer in Counseling
Liberty University
GRST500_D02_201030
Abstract Spirituality is an important component in counseling because it also contributes to the social, physical and emotional well-being of the client. This survey illustrates the preference that it has of incorporating prayer and scripture into counseling practice. It provides a basic overview and describes the essential desire for prayer among Christian therapists and clients. It also establishes strategies and expectations for integrating spirituality with psychotherapy. These findings indicated the high value that was placed on spirituality and prayer and it showed that high percentage of clients recognized the importance of implementing audible prayers as part of counseling practice.
Key words: Spirituality, Prayer, Scripture, Christian Therapist, Psychotherapy, Well-Being
The Preference and Need for Prayer in Counseling Method
Based on this study a sample of clients that were seeking Christian counseling were surveyed and asked open questions dealing with personal insights, experiences with spirituality and religion. Tools were created as a prayer survey for clients and The Brief Therapist Survey for therapists. Following questions were asked: What are the preferences of clients concerning the intervention of prayer at faith based counseling agencies? Are there differences between client religious affiliation groups in client prayer fulness and client expectations regarding prayer? Is there a relationship between therapist prayer fulness and their clients’ expectations regarding the use of the following five prayer related interventions-therapist intercessory prayer, silent in-session prayer by the therapist, audible
Liberty University
GRST500_D02_201030
Abstract Spirituality is an important component in counseling because it also contributes to the social, physical and emotional well-being of the client. This survey illustrates the preference that it has of incorporating prayer and scripture into counseling practice. It provides a basic overview and describes the essential desire for prayer among Christian therapists and clients. It also establishes strategies and expectations for integrating spirituality with psychotherapy. These findings indicated the high value that was placed on spirituality and prayer and it showed that high percentage of clients recognized the importance of implementing audible prayers as part of counseling practice.
Key words: Spirituality, Prayer, Scripture, Christian Therapist, Psychotherapy, Well-Being
The Preference and Need for Prayer in Counseling Method
Based on this study a sample of clients that were seeking Christian counseling were surveyed and asked open questions dealing with personal insights, experiences with spirituality and religion. Tools were created as a prayer survey for clients and The Brief Therapist Survey for therapists. Following questions were asked: What are the preferences of clients concerning the intervention of prayer at faith based counseling agencies? Are there differences between client religious affiliation groups in client prayer fulness and client expectations regarding prayer? Is there a relationship between therapist prayer fulness and their clients’ expectations regarding the use of the following five prayer related interventions-therapist intercessory prayer, silent in-session prayer by the therapist, audible
References: Weld, C., & Eriksen, K. (2007). Christian clients’ preferences regarding prayer as a counseling intervention. Journal of Psychology & theology, 35, 328-341. Tan, Siang-Yang. ( 2007). Use of Prayer and Scripture in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Journal of Psychology and Christianity , 26, 101-111