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The Role of Spirituality in Mental Health Counseling and Wellness with Dr. John Harrichand
The Role of Spirituality in Mental Health Counseling and Wellness with Dr. John Harrichand
In this episode Dr. Sharon Givens discusses the role of spirituality in counseling with Dr. John Harrichand, an associate professor at Montclair State University specializing in clinical mental health counseling. Dr. Harrichand defines spirituality as a multifaceted, personal experience that is integral to holistic mental health and wellness. They explore why spirituality is often overlooked in counseling, attributing it to the secular origins of psychology and fear of ethical violations. Dr....