While other books focus on religious beliefs, spiritual practices, or formulations of a general kind of spirituality, The Integrated Self provides a model for a holistic approach that can be adapted in both mental health and health care settings.

Reflections on a non-dual Christian mysticism centered in the wholeness and harmony of Divine Love. Shrine to the Holy Sophia. On a Less Goal-Oriented Path of Spiritual Development. We can begin by reminding ourselves that the self, our whole being.

Thursday, January 01, 2015. 2014 - Loss and Gratitude. 2013 was a tough act to follow, and I knew that going into it. I had just hoped it would be a good year, having to follow 2013, which was the best. Spring marched on and brought some normalcy and a quick work trip to Memphis and a beautiful sunset over the Mississippi. Month began with the passing of hatemonger Fred Phelps and ended with the passing of a man who spread love all around the world, Frankie Knuckles.

Contemporary research supports the importance of spirituality for mental health. Counselors, social workers, psychologists and other therapists wonder how to include spirituality in treatment. Mental health training and current treatment models do not equip clinicians to adequately address the topic of spirituality. Also includes discussions on the approaches for spiritual assessment and ethical issues related incorporating spirituality in mental health treatment.

as he moved from a fast-paced life in administration to a life characterized by more focused spiritual practices. There are spiritual reflections about Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, and other holidays in my latest book.