CHRISTIAN PSYCHOLOGY

If your religion and/or spirituality play a major role in your life, you may benefit from requesting Christian Psychology to be integrated into your treatment plan.

 

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT IN TREATMENT

While it will be tailored to meet your individual needs, some common activities or interventions can include:

  • Referencing Biblical texts

  • Exploring your spiritual values

  • Discussing whether your spirituality is a source of strength or stress

  • Identifying the voice of God in your life

  • Completing reflection assignments such as prayer journaling, reading inspirational/Scriptural texts, watching video excerpts, etc.

 

HOW CAN CHRISTIAN PSYCHOLOGY HELP?

Integrating your faith into treatment can help with:

  • Understanding and navigating relational distress with family, friends, romantic partners, coworkers, etc.

  • Guidance to make life decisions

  • Finding meaning and purpose through challenging life circumstances and transitions

  • Low self-esteem

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Re-establishing a healthier spiritual connection with God

  • Healing from spiritual abuse

SPIRITUALITY IN THERAPY: WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

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*As an ethical Christian psychologist, I am aware of my spiritual competence and scope of practice. As such, I may consult with spiritual resources, if needed (with your permission) or encourage you to seek other spiritual resources to better address your needs, if appropriate.

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