Christian Clients’ Preferences regarding Prayer as a Counseling Intervention

Spirituality has increasingly become a consideration for mental health practitioners. As a result, spiritual interventions, including prayer, are now more frequently used in counseling. However, no research has explored Christian clients’ expectations regarding prayer in counseling. This study surve...

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Authors: Weld, Chet (Author) ; Eriksen, Karen (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing 2007
In: Journal of psychology and theology
Year: 2007, Volume: 35, Issue: 4, Pages: 328-341
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