Ethical Aspects in the Psychotherapy of Graduates, with an Accent on Spirituality and Religion

AbstractEthic aspects in psychotherapy for undergraduates, with an accent on spirituality, religion Problem Statement: The contribution deals with the question of value of religion as a tool for therapeutic practice Research Questions: To what extent can the value of religion affect the process of therapy? Purpose of the Study: The contribution deals with contemporary etic dilemmas in psychotherapy through the focus of Existential analysis and Logotherapy. Spirituality and religion are values that affect both client's and therapist's perception of their mutual relationship. Research Methods: The contribution contains casuistic of individual clients, with the accent on qualitative evaluation. The results clarify the process of how spirituality and conscious religious values affect both the therapist - client relationship and the client's progress. Findings: In their practice therapists are obliged to hold to certain ethic principles. However, in day-to-day practice these principles may not be sufficient, and in their decisions therapists must listen to their conscience and ethics. The issue of spirituality and religion has an undisputed impact on forming a person's conscience, no matter whether in position of a client or a therapist. Conclusions: Logotherapy deals with spiritual issues, especially the issue of meaning. The conflict with theology is thus inevitable. The aim of psychotherapy is the mental recovery, the aim of religion is the salvation of soul. Religion can positively affect client's health, providing it is distinguished and used correctly