Including a spiritual dimension in family therapy: Ethical considerations

被引:22
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作者
Haug, IE [1 ]
机构
[1] Fairfield Univ, Grad Sch Educ & Allied Profess, Fairfield, CT 06430 USA
[2] Univ Connecticut, Sch Med, Storrs, CT 06269 USA
关键词
ethics; religion; spirituality; spiritual awareness; spiritual literacy;
D O I
10.1023/A:1025077425777
中图分类号
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 ;
摘要
The inclusion of a spiritual dimension in family therapy theory and clinical practice may well be viewed as an important professional challenge of the nineties. Following a working definition of terms, this paper explores the ethical complexities inherent in operationalizing a spiritual orientation in therapy in light of the following principles adopted from medical ethics: Respect for clients' autonomy, safeguarding clients' welfare, protecting them from harm, and treating them justly and honestly.
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页码:181 / 194
页数:14
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