Summarize The Role Of Spirituality In Recovery

In the process of recovery, it is suggested that the basic driving force for most individuals is the desire for a better quality of life (Laudet, Morgan & White, 2006). Consequently, one method of support many choose is spirituality and religion. Laudet, Morgan, and White (2006) suggest that there has not been an abundance of scientific investigation into interventions that utilize spirituality in the treatment plan until recently. In order to gather data pertaining to spirituality and the part that it plays in recovery, there is a need to have an appropriate and accurate definition of what spirituality is. This will largely depend on the individual. Spirituality and religiosity can be viewed, suggests Laudet, Morgan & White (2006), from a
It has been suggested that each human is conscious of some level of an internal soul, heart, sacredness or spirit that is larger than the self (Cashwell & Young, 2011). They suggest that when an individual is living the spiritual path they have chosen they are closest to experiencing a quality life (Cashwell & Young, 2011). Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) founder, Bill W., after many attempts and techniques/therapies to quit his addiction to alcohol, was only able to be successful after he turned to his perception of God (Alcoholics Anonymous, 2001). The Association for Spritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling Competencis for AddressingSpifitual and Religious Issues in Counseling (ASERVIC) states six factors that pertain the reasons why as counselors we should be cognizant of the influence that spirituality can have on our clients (Cashwell & Young, 2011). I think we are not where we should be today regarding adding spirituality into the counseling practice. However, having courses such as this one may help students to become more comfortable, knowledgeable and proficient in adding spirituality within the confines of the treatment plan designed for the individual