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DQ 3.1 Post # 3 Hello Bonnie thank you for your post and question. Addressing negative core beliefs deeply rooted in religious doctrine requires a thoughtful and respectful approach. Integrating religious or spiritual elements into therapy can be a valuable strategy (Anderson et al., 2015). Research suggests that incorporating a client's spiritual beliefs into cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can enhance treatment outcomes (Koenig, 2018; Lim et al., 2014). Utilizing techniques such as spiritual integration or prayer-based interventions allows the therapist to align therapeutic strategies with the client's religious framework, fostering a more effective and culturally sensitive therapeutic process. It's crucial to approach this process collaboratively, engaging in open dialogue to understand the client's religious perspective and its impact on their beliefs. This aligns with the principles of cultural competence in therapy, emphasizing the therapist's understanding and respect for the client's cultural and religious background (CPA, 2017). Additionally, exploring the flexibility within religious doctrines and encouraging clients to reinterpret beliefs in a more adaptive way can be beneficial. this collaborative and culturally sensitive approach, integrating religious beliefs into therapy, can facilitate positive change in deeply rooted negative core beliefs associated with religious doctrine (Anderson et al., 2015). How might the therapist's own beliefs or lack thereof impact their ability to effectively address negative core beliefs rooted in religious doctrine? Anderson, N., Heywood-Everett, S., Siddiqi, N., Wright, J., Meredith, J., & McMillan, D. (2015). Faith-adapted psychological therapies for depression and anxiety: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Affective Disorders, 176 , 183– 196. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2015.01.019
Canadian Psychological Association. (2017). Code of ethics . https://www.cpa.ca/docs/File/Ethics/CPA_Code_2017_4thEd.pdf Koenig H. G. (2015). Religion, spirituality, and health: a review and update. Advances in Mind-Body Medicine , 29 (3), 19–26. Lim, C., Sim, K., Renjan, V., Sam, H. F., & Quah, S. L. (2014). Adapted cognitive-behavioral therapy for religious individuals with mental disorder: A systematic review. Asian Journal of Psychiatry , 9, 3–12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajp.2013.12.011
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