Abstract
This article traces the origins of spirituality in clinical social work and psychotherapy from the nineteenth century to contemporary
practice. Cases involving bereavement, terminal illness, and immigration often incorporate spirituality into traditional treatment.
The author discusses his own spiritual journey, and the incorporation of spirituality into his work with agency-based clients.
He also draws a distinction between religion and spirituality, noting the importance of including the latter into work with
interested clients.
practice. Cases involving bereavement, terminal illness, and immigration often incorporate spirituality into traditional treatment.
The author discusses his own spiritual journey, and the incorporation of spirituality into his work with agency-based clients.
He also draws a distinction between religion and spirituality, noting the importance of including the latter into work with
interested clients.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Original Paper
- Pages 1-5
- DOI 10.1007/s10615-012-0386-1
- Authors
- Jeffrey Seinfeld, New York University, New York, NY, USA
- Journal Clinical Social Work Journal
- Online ISSN 1573-3343
- Print ISSN 0091-1674