Session 8

Topic: Spirituality as Action in the World

Processes and learning methods:

Discussion of the Movie. The Sea Inside (2004, Spain)

Readings:

Perry, A. d. V., & Rolland, J. S. (2000). Spirituality expressed in community action and social justice: a therapeutic means to liberation and hope. In F. Walsh (Ed.), Spiritual resources in family therapy (pp. 272-292). New York NY: The Guilford Press.
Roberts, J. (1999). Heart and sould: Spirituality, religion, and rituals in family therapy training. In F. Walsh (Ed.), Spiritual resources in family therapy (pp. 256-271). New York: The Guilford Press.
Schwartz, R. C. (1999). Releasing the soul: Psychotherapy as a spiritual practice. In F. Walsh (Ed.), Spiritual resources in family therapy (pp. 223-239). New York: Guilford Press.
Weingarten, K. (1999). Stretching to meet what's given: Opportunities for a spiritual practice. In F. Walsh (Ed.), Spiritual resources in family therapy (pp. 240-255). New York: The Guilford Press.

Recommended Readings:

Griffith, J. L., & Griffith, M. E. (2002). Encountering the sacred in psychotherapy: How to talk with people about their spiritual lives. New York, NY: Guilford Press. Chapters 4, 6, 7, & 8

Assignment(s) due:

Team 3: Spirituality
Team 4: Collaborative Health Care

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