Spirituality in Psychotherapy Settings: A Phenomenological Inquiry into the Experiences of Turkish Health Professionals

Halil EKŞİ, (Department of Educational Sciences, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.)
Zeynep TAKMAZ, (Correspondece to: Zeynep Takmaz, PhD Student, Marmara University, Department of Educational Sciences, Goztepe)
Selami KARDAŞ (Department of Educational Sciences, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey)
Spiritual Psychology and Counseling
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Yıl: 2016 Cilt: 1 Sayı: 1 Sayfa Aralığı: 89 - 108 Metin Dili: Türkçe İndeks Tarihi: 29-07-2022

Spirituality in Psychotherapy Settings: A Phenomenological Inquiry into the Experiences of Turkish Health Professionals

Öz:
Bu çalışma danışmanların deneyimleri üzerinden psikoterapi sürecinde maneviyatın rolünü ortaya çıkarmak amacıyla yapılmıştır. Araştırmada İstanbul'da psikolojik danışmalık alanında hizmet veren 8 psikolojik danışman ile yapılan görüşmelerden alınan verileri incelemek için fenomenolojik (olgubilim) desen kullanılmıştır. Araştırma bulgularına göre psikolojik danışmanlar danışmanlık sürecinde maneviyata önem vermektedir ve maneviyatın sürece dâhil edilmesi gerektiğine yönelik birtakım nedenler belirtmişlerdir. Araştırma bulguları maneviyat ve maneviyatın getirileriyle çalışmak konusunda beceriler geliştirmenin kompleks ve dinamik yapıda olduğunu göstermektedir
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Konular: Psikoloji

Psikoterapi Sürecinde Maneviyat: Türk Sağlık Çalışanlarının Deneyimleri Üzerine Fenomenolojik Bir Araştırma

Öz:
This study aims to explore the role of spirituality in psychotherapy using counselors’ own experiences. A phenomenological approach was used to examine data from interviews completed by eight psychological counselors working in the counseling field in Istanbul, Turkey. Findings showed that counselors acknowledged the importance of discussing topics related to spirituality. Common reasons for engaging in spiritual discussions in treatment were outlined. Results suggest that developing skills and confidence to work with issues of spirituality is a complex and dynamic task
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Konular: Psikoloji
Belge Türü: Makale Makale Türü: Araştırma Makalesi Erişim Türü: Erişime Açık
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