The Different Faces of Religion in Therapy: An Exploratory Qualitative Study of a Religion-Based Therapeutic Community for Addiction Recovery in Israel
This article examines the impact of the integration of religion and psychological treatment in a religion-based therapeutic community for persons in recovery from addiction in Israel. Based on an exploratory qualitative study that includes participant observation in a Jewish forgiveness therapy trai...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2025
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| In: |
Journal of religion and health
Year: 2025, Volume: 64, Issue: 1, Pages: 64-81 |
| Further subjects: | B
Therapy
B Addiction B Judaism B Religion B Mental Health |
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Volltext (kostenfrei) |
| Summary: | This article examines the impact of the integration of religion and psychological treatment in a religion-based therapeutic community for persons in recovery from addiction in Israel. Based on an exploratory qualitative study that includes participant observation in a Jewish forgiveness therapy training course and in-depth interviews with counselors working in the community, we identify three themes that characterize the therapeutic process. First, religion emerges as a challenge in therapy, one that should be addressed with sensitivity. Second, religion can be turned into a spiritual and cultural resource in the recovery process, with a cautious and sensitive approach. Third, religion can offer a remedial experience, without necessarily involving an intensification of faith. We offer principles that can help guide decisions regarding the integration of religion into therapy, with a focus on addiction treatment oriented to clients with a religious background. |
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| ISSN: | 1573-6571 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of religion and health
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1007/s10943-024-02152-y |
