Spiritual Aspects of Psychiatric Practice

This essay, acclaimed as a historic landmark in psychiatry, defines the bio-psycho-social-spiritual model, and restores dignity and excitement to the profession. For psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and psychotherapists who appreciate the complexity and depth of human nature in suffering and healing, Spiritual Aspects of Psychiatric Practice provides authoritative validation. Unique in language and concept, it enables the professional reader to awaken to the spiritual dimension of clinical practice without devaluing biology and psychodynamics.