Cognitive Behavioral Therapies in the Clinical Management of Religious and Spiritual Struggles: a systematic review

Authors

  • João André Webber de Oliveira Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul
  • Natacha Gosmann Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul
  • Lauren Heineck de Souza Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4013/ctc.2022.152.14

Abstract

A large portion of patients want to talk about their religiosity and/or spirituality (R/S). However, historically TCCs have remained distant from R/E aspects. The study aimed to investigate how CBTs address R/E struggles. The search for publications took place in the PsycINFO, EMBASE, Scopus and Pubmed databases, and the recommendations of the Declaration Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses were used for this review. Based on inclusion/exclusion criteria, six publications were retrieved and analyzed. Studies indicate the need to adapt interventions to manage R/S problems, depending on the patient's beliefs and culture. Changes in the therapeutic relationship and choice of techniques are possible. It is concluded that CBTs seem to fit R/S demands, as long as they are properly studied and addressed by psychotherapists.

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Published

2022-10-10

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Vol. 15 No. 2 (2022): Mai-Ago

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