Spiritual Elements in the Counseling Environment
Keywords:
Spiritual Elements, Counseling Environment, CounselingAbstract
A conducive environment for counseling is much bigger than two chairs and counseling theory. Such an environment should be all inclusive of not only aspects of the physical and relational environment but also involves the spiritual environment. Though a lot of counselors tend to brush it aside, the impact of the spiritual element on both the client and the counselor is undeniable. The study tried to identify the spiritual elements and its role in the process of counseling. In-depth interviewAttride-Stirling, J. (2001). Thematic networks: An analytic tool for
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