Using Spirituality in Psychotherapy

The Heart Led Approach to Clinical Practice

Alexandra Dent

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Routledge
17 May 2019

Religion: general; Eclectic & esoteric religions & belief systems; Spiritualism; Counselling & advice services; Psychotherapy

Using Spirituality in Psychotherapy: The Heart Led Approach to Clinical Practice offers a means for therapists to integrate a spiritual perspective into their clinical practice. The book provides a valuable alternative to traditional forms of psychotherapy by placing an emphasis on purpose and meaning.

Introducing a new spiritually-informed model, Heart Led Psychotherapy (HLP), the book uses a BioPsychoSocialSpiritual approach to treat psychological distress. When clients experience challenges, trauma or attachment difficulties, this can create blocks and restrictions which result in repeated patterns of behaviours and subsequent psychological distress. Based on the premise that everyone is on an individual life journey, HLP teaches clients to become an observer, identifying the life lesson that they are being asked to understand or experience. The model can be used whether a client has spiritual beliefs or not, enabling them to make new choices that are in keeping with their authentic selves, and to live a more fulfilled and peaceful life.

Illustrated by case studies to highlight key points, and including a range of practical resource exercises and strategies, this engaging book will have wide appeal to therapists and clinicians from a variety of backgrounds.

By: Alexandra Dent
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9780367141356
ISBN 10: 0367141353
Pages: 188
Publication Date: 17 May 2019
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Part 1 1 Spiritual work with clients 2 BioPsychoSocialSpiritual approach to treating psychological distress Part 2 3 The power of the ego 4 Mindfulness 5 Learning to live a Heartful and Souful life Part 3 6 The stages of HLP 7 Teaching clients HLP 8 Heart and Soul Led model and soul level work 9 HLP and beyond Part 4 10 Client and supervisee case studies 11 My journey Part 5 Resources References Index

Dr Alexandra Dent is a Registered and Chartered Clinical Psychologist working with individuals across the age span in Independent Practice in the East Midlands, UK. Areas of interest include trauma, attachment, mindfulness, and spirituality. Alexandra is an active member of the EMDR community and is a Europe Accredited EMDR Child and Adolescent Consultant, EMDR Consultant and Training Facilitator.

Reviews for Using Spirituality in Psychotherapy: The Heart Led Approach to Clinical Practice

This is an excellent book introducing a new spiritually informed Heart Led Psychotherapy which integrates solid trauma healing with a spiritual based perspective of soul awareness and life lessons. Alexandra Dent explains the evolving role of the therapist as a guide into the deeper wounds of the heart and soul with a clear step-by-step protocol which is used as part of a BioPsychoSocialSpiritual model to understanding life challenges and traumas. In particular, she illustrates how Heart Led Psychotherapy can be used in conjunction with EMDR, enabling multi-dimensional healing. A must read for therapists and clients alike interested in the expanding context of psychotherapy. Irene R. Siegel, Ph.D., LCSW; approved EMDR consultant; author, The Sacred Path of the Therapist: Modern Healing, Ancient Wisdom, and Client Transformation