Abstract

Standards for integration of spirituality and religion within mental health training continue to be ambiguous. Although increased attention has incorporated such diversity into multiculturalism, proficiency remains inadequate among non-religiously affiliated individuals and institutions. This study examined competence levels utilizing the Revised Spiritual Competence Scale II (SCS-R-II) and the Spiritual and Religious Competency Assessment (SARCA). Participants were 125 students attending accredited counseling, psychology, and social work schools in the United States. Counselor trainees scored highest on both measures as did students with very strong personal religious affiliation and attendees of Christian affiliated schools. Implications and future recommendations are discussed.

Details

Title
Assessing Spiritually Competent Practice Across Mental Health Graduate Students
Author
Park, Jennifer S.
Year
2015
Publisher
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses
ISBN
978-1-339-31300-9
Source type
Dissertation or Thesis
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1752065697
Copyright
Database copyright ProQuest LLC; ProQuest does not claim copyright in the individual underlying works.