Psychotherapeutic Theories of Spiritual Care

This course introduces the major theoretical approaches and dominant theories in psychotherapy. Multiple models of psychotherapy will be presented to provide a framework for conceptual integration and application to clinical practice, including systemic, humanistic, psychodynamic, somatic, existential, and cognitive-behavioral. Approaches and interventions of each theoretical modality will be given critical appraisal with the goal of providing a foundation for ongoing learning. Throughout this course students will be encouraged to integrate the various psychotherapeutic approaches into their own model of spiritual care.