Making room for spirituality? Family therapists´ and clients´ perceptions and experiences about spirituality in family therapy

Abstract

The overall aim of this research study was to explore family therapists' and clients understandings and perceptions of spirituality and their experiences of what spirituality means in family therapy in Norway. A specific the aim was to explore how family therapists' personal and professional spiritual experiences affect family-therapeutic practic practices. Finally, the study also sought to develop knowledge and theory about what is an apparently under-communicated theme in family-therapy education and practice.