The counseling implications of neurotheology: a critical review
Neurotheology examines the relationship between religious, spiritual, and/or mystical experiences (RSMEs) and brain functioning. Attending to this relationship may increase counseling professionals’ competency in addressing their clients’ religious concerns. This article offers a brief overview of t...
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| Format: | Electronic/Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
[2016]
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Journal of spirituality in mental health
Year: 2016, Volume: 18, Issue: 2, Pages: 91-107 |
| IxTheo Classification: | AE Psychology of religion CF Christianity and Science RG Pastoral care |
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| Summary: | Neurotheology examines the relationship between religious, spiritual, and/or mystical experiences (RSMEs) and brain functioning. Attending to this relationship may increase counseling professionals’ competency in addressing their clients’ religious concerns. This article offers a brief overview of the interaction between neuroscience and religion; it also provides a critical perspective on neurotheology. An examination of the impact of RSMEs on brain functioning is also highlighted, which is followed by an exploration of the connection between religious experiences and mental health. The article also presents a discussion of the counseling implications of neurotheology, which will be of particular interest to counselors who work with spiritual and religious clients in their professional practice. |
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| ISSN: | 1934-9637 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of spirituality in mental health
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/19349637.2015.1064804 |