Spirituality in Systemic Family Therapy Supervision and Training

Description

This book examines the implications of exploring spirituality through the lens of human relationships. It addresses systemic supervision and training and explores a systemic approach to the development of the self. The book provides an educational methodology that lays a foundation in describing an operational model of spirituality that is applicable for both theistic and nontheistic perspectives. In addition, it details how spirituality is itself a diversity as well as explores spirituality through a lens of diversity. In addition, a pilot research project on spirituality set in a MFT Live Supervision Group illustrates how to apply a systemic approach to spirituality. Finally, the book offers examples of practice using spirituality in various training settings. Key areas of coverage include: · How a systemic approach to spirituality enables the lens of relationship and diversity to enrich supervising and teaching family therapy emerging from the self of therapist concerns. · Theoretical perspectives that connect systemic practice with spirituality in an approach for family therapy. · How a systemic spiritual approach can be used in training marriage and family therapists. · Interventions that focus on how a relational systemic approach views transcendence and immanence from both clinical and spiritual perspectives. · Concepts that inform supervision and training with the goals of educating students to be spiritually literate and spiritually sensitive. · Barriers to implementing this approach with examples of how to address such obstacles. Spirituality in Systemic Family Therapy Supervision and Training is a must-have resource for researchers, professors, graduate students as well as clinicians, supervisors, and professionals in clinical psychology, family studies / family therapy, and public health as well as all interrelated disciplines. Preface Acknowledgments Contents Contents Contents About the Author Abbreviations Chapter 1: Looking at Spirituality, Supervision, and Training Self as Focus Systems as Focus Spirit as Focus Case Vignette of Supervisee/Supervisor Diverse Relational Selves Connecting Self, Systems, and Spirit in the Case Vignette Using This Book References Chapter 2: Spirituality in Contemporary Systemic Practice Importance of Religion and Spirituality in Americans’ Lives Development of Spirituality and Religion in Systemic Family Therapy Distinctions Between Religion and Spirituality Spirituality in Systemic Practice Developing Spirituality in Clinical Practice An Approach to Integrating Spirituality in Systemic Practice Case Study Uniqueness of Spirituality in Family Context Case Study Awareness of Spirituality Across Mental Health Disciplines Movement Toward Method Self, Systems, and Spirit Practice What Is Spirituality? Naming the Group Naming Spirituality Naming Possibilities References Chapter 3: Spirituality in a Thick Context of Diversity Spirituality’s Connections to Culture and Diversity Socially Transformative Practice in a Diverse Context Implementing Socially Transformative Practices Case Study Moving to a Creative Approach for Spirituality and Diversity Creating a Spirituality Diverse Model Case Study Integrating Spirituality with Social Justice Spirituality in Diversity Across Mental Health Disciplines Self, Systems, Spirit Practice Diversity and Spirituality in the Living Web of Socio-Spirituality References Chapter 4: Methodological Considerations for Integrating Spirituality in Socially Just Systemic Training Moving from Social Justice to Inclusivity Self in the Living Web of Socio-Spirituality Systems in the Living Web of Socio-Spirituality Spirit of the Living Web of Socio-Spirituality Reweaving of the Living Web of Socio-Spirituality Dynamic Description of the Living Web of Socio-Spirituality Applying the Living Web of Socio-Spirituality Finding Spirituality in Social Justice Across Mental Health Disciplines Self, Systems, and Spirit Practice Looking at the Living Web of Socio-Spirituality References Chapter 5: Spirituality in Individual, Tandem, and Group Supervision Challenges of Spirituality in Supervision Receptiveness to Spirituality in Supervision Current Approaches to Spirituality in Supervision Spirituality in Collective Narrative Practice Group Supervision Spiritual Integration Through Diversity in Supervision Model of Socio-Spirituality in Supervision Supervision Case Using a Socio-Spiritual Model Reflecting on the Supervisory Model of Socio-Spirituality Supervisory Model of Socio-Spirituality Across Mental Health Disciplines Self, Systems, Spirit Practice Seeking Socio-Spirituality in Supervision References Chapter 6: Spirituality in a Systemic Family Therapy Curriculum Movement Toward MFT Training and Spirituality Standardization of Best Practices Foundations of MFT Core Competencies, COAMFTE Standards, and AMFTRB Domains for Curriculum MFT Competency and Accreditation Standards Need for Spirituality in MFT Training Spiritual Competencies Overview of a Spiritually Integrated MFT Program Courses in the Curriculum Focusing on Spiritual and Social Justice Integration Courses That Offer Multicultural and Larger Systems Awareness Reflexive Learning Through Self-Awareness and Clinical Practice Spirituality in Live Supervision Groups and Individual Supervision Spirituality in the Capstone Presentation Suggestions for Integrating Spirituality in an MFT Curriculum Creating a Spiritually Integrative Curriculum Across Mental Health Disciplines Self, Systems, Spirit Practice Creating a Spiritually Integrated Curriculum References Chapter 7: Creating a Spiritually Integrated Course in an MFT Program Historical Background of Spirituality Courses Bridge to Integration of Spirituality Course Background Leading to Self, Systems, and Spirit Course Methodology of “Integration of Self, Systems, and Spirit” Course Objectives Didactic Reading and Writing Assignments Suggestions for Faith-Based MFT Programs Readings Reflection Papers Self of Therapist Paper Reflecting Teams Final Methodological Paper Suggestions for a Secular MFT Program Creating a Spiritually Integrated Course Across Mental Health Disciplines Self, Systems, Spirit Practice Discovering Creativity in Teaching Spirituality Mini Workshop Pre-meeting Dreaming Hurdling Journeying References Chapter 8: Preliminary Research in the Integration of Spirituality and Systemic Family Therapy Introduction Background: MFT Live Supervision Group on Spirituality Implementation of Re-storying Exercise in Live Supervision Live Supervision Process A Student’s Story Preliminary Research Study on Therapists’ Own Spiritual Narratives in Spring 2020 Pilot Project on Spiritual Interventions in Spring 2021 Purpose of the Study Description of the Project Procedures Pre-session of Live Supervision During the Session Post-session Results Debriefing Session and Post-test Questions Debriefing Select Interns’ Live Supervision Experience Through Video Material Intern A Intern B Debriefing Spirituality Through Video Material with Group Members Intern C Implications Intern D Case Study Spiritual Critique Adaptation to Secular Environments Spiritual Interventions Across Mental Health Disciplines Self, Systems, Spirit Practice Possibilities for Further Research References Chapter 9: Expanding Spirituality to Community-Based Service Contexts Context for Socio-Spirituality in MFT Training Collective Narrative Practice and Social Sustenance Spirituality in Collective Narrative Practice Tutu Center for Peace, Reconciliation, and Global Justice Project Local Engagement of MFT Students in Global Justice: “Hearing Our Voices—Marginalized People Affected by Poverty Speak Out” Introduction Collective Narrative Foundations Foundational Approaches to Cultural Awareness Selection Process for Tutu Project Procedures “Hearing Our Voices” Process at Community Center Reflection on “Hearing Our Voices” Follow-Up to the Social Justice Project Implications for Other Programs’ Social Justice Community Projects Community Spirituality Across Mental Health Disciplines Self, Systems, Spirit Practice Living Spiritually in Narrative Liturgy References Chapter 10: Implications of Spirituality for Faith-Based and Secular Learning Environments External Training Options for MFTs MFT Placements in Community Agencies Alternate Group Experiences in Community Agencies MFT Placements in Medical Settings Alternate Placements in Medical Settings MFT Placements in Religious Settings Alternate Placements in Religious Settings Future Possibilities Spirituality in Alternate Learning Environments Across Mental Health Disciplines Self, Systems, Spirit Practice Situating Spirituality in Alternate Leaning Environments Virtual/Role Play for Skills in Alternate Care Environments References Chapter 11: Future Directions Spirituality Course in the MFT Program Curriculum Spiritually Integrated Supervision Expanded Research in Spiritually Integrated Systemic Family Therapy Expanded Collaboration with Communities of Interest on Spiritually Integrated Systemic Family Therapy Moving Forward Future Directions Across Mental Health Disciplines Final Words Self, Systems, Spirit Practice Future Directions for Spiritually Integrated Practice References Appendix A: Living Web of Socio-spirituality Appendix B: “Integration of Self, Systems, and Spirit” Syllabus Course Information Instructor(s) Information Course Description Course Objectives MAMFT Student Learning Outcomes (Highlighted SLOs Are Covered in This Course) Licensure and Accreditation Standards Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Marriage and Family Therapy Core Competencies Domain 1: Admission to Treatment Domain 2: Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis Domain 4: Therapeutic Interventions Domain 5: Legal Issues, Ethics, and Standards Course Materials and Texts Required Readings Recommended Readings Course Assignments/Requirements Due Dates and Extension Attendance Course Schedule Detailed Course Schedule Populi Posts DUE Wednesdays, 12 pm; VoiceThread Comments DUE Thursdays, 12 pm. Self Week of May 24 Systems Week of May 31 Spirit Class of June 17 Integration Methods Class of June 19 Integration Methods Class of June 24 ADA Students with Disabilities Appendix C: Spirituality Integration Resources Appendix D: Self, Systems, and Spirit Practices Self, Systems, and Spirit Practice—Chapter 2 What Is Spirituality? Naming the Group Naming Spirituality Naming Possibilities Self, Systems, Spirit Practice—Chapter 3 Diversity and Spirituality in the Living Web of Socio-Spirituality Self, Systems, and Spirit Practice—Chapter 4 Looking at the Living Web of Socio-Spirituality Self, Systems, Spirit Practice—Chapter 5 Seeking Socio-Spirituality in Supervision Self, Systems, Spirit Practice—Chapter 6 Creating a Spiritually Integrated Curriculum Self, Systems, Spirit Practice—Chapter 7 Discovering Creativity in Teaching Spirituality Mini Workshop Pre-meeting Dreaming Hurdling Journeying Self, Systems, Spirit Practice—Chapter 8 Possibilities for Further Research Self, Systems, Spirit Practice—Chapter 9 Living Spiritually in Narrative Liturgy Self, Systems, Spirit Practice—Chapter 10 Situating Spirituality in Alternate Leaning Environments Virtual/Role Play for Skills in Alternate Care Environments Self, Systems, Spirit Practice—Chapter 11 Future Directions for Spiritually Integrated Practice Index