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Healing the Whole Person: Integrating Spirituality in Addiction Counseling
Elisha Greasham COUN578: Christian Counseling 10/29/2025 Dr. Nixon
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Addiction affects the whole person: body, mind, relationships, and spirit.
Biological: brain changes, tolerance, and dependence Psychological: maladaptive coping, emotional pain Social: disconnection, damaged relationships, loss of belonging Spiritual: loss of meaning, purpose, and connection to God or higher power True recovery requires addressing all dimensions, not just abstinence. “Addiction involves the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—and must be addressed holistically.” (Cook, 2004)
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Spiritual Themes in Addiction
- Loss of Purpose and Identity
- Addiction can strip away one’s sense of self and calling. Recovery involves rediscovering meaning and identity (Pargament et al., 2005)
- Shame, Guilt, and the Need for Forgiveness
- Spiritual approaches promote grace and forgiveness, helping individuals release shame and rebuild self-worth (Pargament et al., 2005)
- Desire for Transformation and Connection
- Recovery reflects a spiritual awakening—seeking connection with God, community, and one’s true self (Galanter, 2007)
- Role of Hope and Meaning in Healing
- Spirituality provides hope and purpose, strengthening resilience and long-term recovery (Galanter, 2007; Pargament et al., 2005)
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Scripture Supporting Recovery
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Ethical Principles in Addiction Counseling
- Respect for Client Beliefs
- ACA Code A.4.b – Personal Values
- Cultural and Spiritual Competence
- ACA Code E.5.b – Cultural Sensitivity
- Informed Consent and Client Autonomy
- ACA Code A.2.a – Informed Consent in the Counseling Relationship
- Boundaries and Professionalism
- ACA Code A.5.d – Role Changes in the Professional Relationship:
s(American Counseling Association [ACA], 2014)
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Best Practices in Treatment
Evidence-based approaches - CBT
- Motivational Interviewing
- 12-Step Facilitation
- Trauma-informed care
(Beck et al., 2011)(Galanter, 2007)(Miller & Rollnick, 2013)
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Integrating Spirituality into Treatment
- Spiritual Assessment
- Client-Centered Practices
- Collaboration and Resources
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RESOURCES FOR FURTHER LEARNING
SAMHSA’s Faith-Based Toolkit
Celebrate Recovery
Books: Addiction and Grace by Gerald May, The Soul of Recovery by Christopher Ringwald
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REFERENCES
Aten, J. D., McMinn, M. R., & Worthington, E. L., Jr. (2011). Spiritually oriented interventions for counseling and psychotherapy. American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/12313-000 Cook, C. C. H. (2004). Addiction and spirituality. Addiction, 99(5), 539–551. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1360-0443.2004.00715.x Galanter, M. (2007). Spirituality and recovery in 12-Step programs: An empirical model. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 33(3), 265–272. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsat.2006.06.014 Hodge, D. R. (2011). Alcohol treatment and the role of spirituality: A social work perspective. Social Work, 56(2), 149–158. https://doi.org/10.1093/sw/56.2.149 McMinn, M. R. (2011). Psychology, theology, and spirituality in Christian counseling (2nd ed.). Tyndale House. Miller, W. R. (2016). Integrating spirituality into treatment: Resources for practitioners. American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/14775-000 Pargament, K. I. (2007). Spiritually integrated psychotherapy: Understanding and addressing the sacred. Guilford Press. Pargament, K. I., Murray-Swank, N. A., Magyar-Russell, G. M., & Ano, G. G. (2005). The sacred and the search for significance: Religion as a unique process. Journal of Social Issues, 61(4), 665–687. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-4560.2005.00426.x Puchalski, C. M., Vitillo, R., Hull, S. K., & Reller, N. (2009). Improving the spiritual dimension of whole person care: Reaching national and international consensus. Journal of Palliative Medicine, 12(10), 885–904. https://doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2009.0142 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2013). Faith-based and community initiatives: Technical assistance and training resources. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. https://www.samhsa.gov/faith-based The Holy Bible, New International Version. (2011). Zondervan. (Original work published 1978)
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Presentation
Healing the Whole Person: Integrating Spirituality in Addiction Counseling
Elisha Greasham COUN578: Christian Counseling 10/29/2025 Dr. Nixon
start ➛
Addiction affects the whole person: body, mind, relationships, and spirit.
Biological: brain changes, tolerance, and dependence Psychological: maladaptive coping, emotional pain Social: disconnection, damaged relationships, loss of belonging Spiritual: loss of meaning, purpose, and connection to God or higher power True recovery requires addressing all dimensions, not just abstinence. “Addiction involves the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—and must be addressed holistically.” (Cook, 2004)
continue ➛
Spiritual Themes in Addiction
continue ➛
Scripture Supporting Recovery
continue ➛
Ethical Principles in Addiction Counseling
- Respect for Client Beliefs
- ACA Code A.4.b – Personal Values
- Cultural and Spiritual Competence
- ACA Code E.5.b – Cultural Sensitivity
- Informed Consent and Client Autonomy
- ACA Code A.2.a – Informed Consent in the Counseling Relationship
- Boundaries and Professionalism
- ACA Code A.5.d – Role Changes in the Professional Relationship:
s(American Counseling Association [ACA], 2014)continue ➛
Best Practices in Treatment
Evidence-based approaches
- CBT
- Motivational Interviewing
- 12-Step Facilitation
- Trauma-informed care
(Beck et al., 2011)(Galanter, 2007)(Miller & Rollnick, 2013)continue ➛
Integrating Spirituality into Treatment
continue ➛
RESOURCES FOR FURTHER LEARNING
SAMHSA’s Faith-Based Toolkit
Celebrate Recovery
Books: Addiction and Grace by Gerald May, The Soul of Recovery by Christopher Ringwald
continue ➛
REFERENCES
Aten, J. D., McMinn, M. R., & Worthington, E. L., Jr. (2011). Spiritually oriented interventions for counseling and psychotherapy. American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/12313-000 Cook, C. C. H. (2004). Addiction and spirituality. Addiction, 99(5), 539–551. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1360-0443.2004.00715.x Galanter, M. (2007). Spirituality and recovery in 12-Step programs: An empirical model. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 33(3), 265–272. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsat.2006.06.014 Hodge, D. R. (2011). Alcohol treatment and the role of spirituality: A social work perspective. Social Work, 56(2), 149–158. https://doi.org/10.1093/sw/56.2.149 McMinn, M. R. (2011). Psychology, theology, and spirituality in Christian counseling (2nd ed.). Tyndale House. Miller, W. R. (2016). Integrating spirituality into treatment: Resources for practitioners. American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/14775-000 Pargament, K. I. (2007). Spiritually integrated psychotherapy: Understanding and addressing the sacred. Guilford Press. Pargament, K. I., Murray-Swank, N. A., Magyar-Russell, G. M., & Ano, G. G. (2005). The sacred and the search for significance: Religion as a unique process. Journal of Social Issues, 61(4), 665–687. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-4560.2005.00426.x Puchalski, C. M., Vitillo, R., Hull, S. K., & Reller, N. (2009). Improving the spiritual dimension of whole person care: Reaching national and international consensus. Journal of Palliative Medicine, 12(10), 885–904. https://doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2009.0142 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2013). Faith-based and community initiatives: Technical assistance and training resources. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. https://www.samhsa.gov/faith-based The Holy Bible, New International Version. (2011). Zondervan. (Original work published 1978)
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Diversity and fun are important to engage
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Measure results and experiment
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