Understanding the Psychological Soul of Spirituality

<p><em>Understanding the Psychological Soul of Spirituality</em> is a comprehensive exploration of spiritual constructs based on an empirical evidence-based paradigm for understanding and addressing spirituality. </p><p>In a field where there is no current consensus on spirituality this book provides a much-needed psychologically based definition and ontology that assists helping professionals in formulating their professional identities; developing effective and appropriate training models; furthering their understanding of what spirituality is and is not from a psychological perspective; and more effectively addressing spiritual issues to support clients. </p><p>The authors provide a review of current issues in the area of spirituality also called the <em>numinous</em> and provide perspectives that address these concerns in ways that promote a fully scientific understanding of the construct. Ultimately the book provides a concise definition of the numinous that places it squarely in the social sciences. Chapters outline the clear value of the numinous for psychology and detail its relevance for professionals’ training. </p>