The psychology area includes many aspects that need to be treated daily. Psychologists and others working in the field often face moral dilemmas that can make them question moral and spirituality in psychology. Those who exercise a form of religion can use their specific values and morals when it comes to finding solutions in these situations. There is still the question of whether religion has a place in the daily practice of psychology and, if so, where to draw the line.
In part, psychology is considered a science. Although it is not accurate in all situations, it carries different similarities with science, where theories and decision making are concerned. Ethics plays a major role in psychology for the roles of psychologists or psychologists who perform evaluations and provide treatment, and the client or patient receives the benefits or treatment. Ethical code was put in place to protect both parties. Ethics is based on right and wrong and can therefore in many cases be closely linked to morality. Because of this, one can argue that religion plays a role in the ethical decisions made every day. Although ethical rules do not specifically place religion as part of what is contained there are different aspects of morality and common values.
Spirituality as a whole has become even more prevalent in psychology in recent years as shown by the number of Christian counseling centers that have opened around the country. The professionals working in these settings offer, as some say, the perfect combination of treatment, psychology based on Christian values and convictions. Here, the psychological principles and ethics are used with different aspects of religious values and convictions embodied in the treatment plans. Patients are often advised how spirituality can help them through their difficult situations. In these settings, professionals try to find a balance between psychology and religion, a challenging task at times. Psychology is based on different principles, theories and ethics, while religion is based mainly on faith. Psychological problems have been proven in a scientific way, while a good deal of religion is based on belief in the unseen. While many people do not question their faith, it can be difficult to mix what can be seen physically with what can not. This causes many people to question the spirituality of psychology.
Because faith is often questioned, it has become necessary to receive evidence. This proof often comes in the form of answers, which is a direct result of testing ideas (Myers). When ideas are tested and prove to be correct, faith is easier to maintain; But then they do not survive the test, faith can be a very shocking view. When this principle is applied to psychology, the result can be changed regularly. Different situations require different ideas that may not prove to work. What works in a situation may also prove impossible in another. The key to understanding how spirituality fits is to know how to apply it to each situation and idea and make decisions and assessments based on the information gathered and the particular values relevant to the end result.
To better understand where religion fits into the psychological empire, let's look at the human attributes that make up each other. Where religion is concerned, there is theological wisdom. This is about accepting divine love to enable individuals to accept themselves. However, psychological wisdom deals with self-esteem, optimism and personal control (Myers). The ability to use the two together to make important decisions will allow the freedom to use what we know, admit what we do not and search for the answers. Because we are both creators and creators of our own social world, people and situations are questions (Myers). While the ultimate control lies outside of us, we are responsible for making important decisions that have a lasting effect on us as well as others.
Psychologists face these dilemmas every day. They must make important decisions that directly affect their patients. Each decision is taken individually and relies on each specific situation and its own set of relationships. Each decision will lead to a separate set of ethical questions and dilemmas, and the solution will remain unique to each individual. Religion is said to cure people while medicine is designed to do the same. The two often work in different contexts, but it can be argued that drugs were discovered because of ideas and values based on religious convictions. Because of this, it is believed in many situations that the two are used together to provide treatment plans that will be effective and lasting.
In part, psychology is considered a science. Although it is not accurate in all situations, it carries different similarities with science, where theories and decision making are concerned. Ethics plays a major role in psychology for the roles of psychologists or psychologists who perform evaluations and provide treatment, and the client or patient receives the benefits or treatment. Ethical code was put in place to protect both parties. Ethics is based on right and wrong and can therefore in many cases be closely linked to morality. Because of this, one can argue that religion plays a role in the ethical decisions made every day. Although ethical rules do not specifically place religion as part of what is contained there are different aspects of morality and common values.
Spirituality as a whole has become even more prevalent in psychology in recent years as shown by the number of Christian counseling centers that have opened around the country. The professionals working in these settings offer, as some say, the perfect combination of treatment, psychology based on Christian values and convictions. Here, the psychological principles and ethics are used with different aspects of religious values and convictions embodied in the treatment plans. Patients are often advised how spirituality can help them through their difficult situations. In these settings, professionals try to find a balance between psychology and religion, a challenging task at times. Psychology is based on different principles, theories and ethics, while religion is based mainly on faith. Psychological problems have been proven in a scientific way, while a good deal of religion is based on belief in the unseen. While many people do not question their faith, it can be difficult to mix what can be seen physically with what can not. This causes many people to question the spirituality of psychology.
Because faith is often questioned, it has become necessary to receive evidence. This proof often comes in the form of answers, which is a direct result of testing ideas (Myers). When ideas are tested and prove to be correct, faith is easier to maintain; But then they do not survive the test, faith can be a very shocking view. When this principle is applied to psychology, the result can be changed regularly. Different situations require different ideas that may not prove to work. What works in a situation may also prove impossible in another. The key to understanding how spirituality fits is to know how to apply it to each situation and idea and make decisions and assessments based on the information gathered and the particular values relevant to the end result.
To better understand where religion fits into the psychological empire, let's look at the human attributes that make up each other. Where religion is concerned, there is theological wisdom. This is about accepting divine love to enable individuals to accept themselves. However, psychological wisdom deals with self-esteem, optimism and personal control (Myers). The ability to use the two together to make important decisions will allow the freedom to use what we know, admit what we do not and search for the answers. Because we are both creators and creators of our own social world, people and situations are questions (Myers). While the ultimate control lies outside of us, we are responsible for making important decisions that have a lasting effect on us as well as others.
Psychologists face these dilemmas every day. They must make important decisions that directly affect their patients. Each decision is taken individually and relies on each specific situation and its own set of relationships. Each decision will lead to a separate set of ethical questions and dilemmas, and the solution will remain unique to each individual. Religion is said to cure people while medicine is designed to do the same. The two often work in different contexts, but it can be argued that drugs were discovered because of ideas and values based on religious convictions. Because of this, it is believed in many situations that the two are used together to provide treatment plans that will be effective and lasting.
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