When faced with a crisis, why do some people turn to religion to help
them cope, while others turn away? Is religious belief merely a defense
or a form of denial? Is spirituality a help or a hindrance in times of
stress? Building a much-needed bridge between two different worlds of
thought and practice--religion and psychology--this volume sensitively
interweaves theory with first-hand accounts, clinical insight, and
scientific research. The book underscores the need for greater
sensitivity to religion and spirituality in the context of helping
relationships, and suggests a range of ways that faith might be used
more fully to help people in crisis.