What is it about?
A primary goal is to illuminate how the cultivation of a soulful internal space within the therapist can enhance the therapeutic encounter. The article explores how the development of the internal space within therapists fosters the following therapeutic factors: a space of hospitality and compassion, a dwelling place for wisdom, and a wellspring of serenity.
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Why is it important?
Future qualitative and quantitative studies can examine the therapeutic factors that are fostered by clinicians who maintain soul-nurturing disciplines. A renewed focus on the soul can highlight its integral role in spiritually oriented psychotherapy.
Perspectives
The article is meant to encourage other clinicians to share their clinical experience regarding how soul-nurturing disciplines improve the development of their therapeutic alliance and clinical performance.
Dean Hammer
Antioch University
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This page is a summary of: Cultivating soulfulness in psychotherapy., Spirituality in Clinical Practice, July 2018, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/scp0000173.
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