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Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy
2014. Vol. 22, no. 5, 139–152
https://doi.org/10.17759/cpp.2014220507
ISSN: 2075-3470 / 2311-9446 (online)

Spiritual Coping and its Types

 
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Abstract

The spectrum of forms of social-psychological help to people that are being in a crisis situation is growing. Experiencing a crisis impacts all sides of human life — mental, bodily, social, familial — and almost always puts a person in front of spiritual questions. For professionals and volunteers that take part in this work it is essential to understand the spiritual dimension of the experiencing process. A process of spiritual or religious coping is described in foreign literature on clinical psychology, counseling and pastoral care as one of the tools for coping with crisis, that among others serves the goal of adaptation. But theoretical and empirical data shows that it is only one of the types of spiritual coping, which seems to be appropriate to call "instrumental". Aside from it the "value" and "synergetic" types of coping can be singled out — they differ from the instrumental one in their goals, mechanisms, attitude towards reality and other characteristics. The knowledge of different kinds of spiritual coping can enrich the practice of psychological help, counseling and pastoral care.

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Keywords: crisis, coping, experiencing, spiritual coping, consolation, instrumental type of spiritual coping, value coping, synergetic coping, Сhristian psychology

Journal rubric: Theory and Methodology

OpenAlex citations: 6

OpenAlex topics: Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology, Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development, Resilience and Mental Health

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Number of citations: 6

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Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology

This cluster of papers explores the impact of religion and spirituality on various aspects of health, including coping mechanisms, mental health, well-being, quality of life, end-of-life care, and social support. It delves into the relationship between religious involvement, spirituality, and health outcomes, providing insights into the role of faith in addressing physical and psychological challenges.

Number of works: 93540  |  Total number of citations: 1161128

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Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development

This cluster of papers explores the intricate relationship between emotion regulation, psychopathology, and developmental trajectories in children and adolescents. It delves into the impact of various factors such as parenting, anxiety disorders, depression, and behavioral problems on the mental health and well-being of young individuals.

Number of works: 193585  |  Total number of citations: 4980132

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Resilience and Mental Health

This cluster of papers focuses on the concept of psychological resilience, exploring its development, measurement, and implications for well-being. It encompasses research on coping strategies, positive emotions, family and community resilience, and the impact of resilience on mental health in the face of adversity.

Number of works: 133247  |  Total number of citations: 1427086

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Article type: scientific article

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17759/cpp.2014220507

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For citation: Vasilyuk, F.E. (2014). Spiritual Coping and its Types. Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy, 22(5), 139–152. (In Russ.). https://doi.org/10.17759/cpp.2014220507

© Vasilyuk F.E., 2014

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

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Information About the Authors

Fedor E. Vasilyuk, Doctor of Psychology, professor, Professor of the Chair of Individual and Group Psychotherapy, Moscow State University of Psychology and Education, Head of the Laboratory of Scientific Foundations of Psychotherapy, the Psychological Institute of the Russian Academy of Education, Moscow, Russian Federation

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