Abstract
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.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 181-194 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Contemporary Family Therapy |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jun 1998 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Ethics
- Religion
- Spiritual awareness
- Spiritual literacy
- Spirituality