Spiritually integrated couple therapy (SICT) has a growing research base. Information on how it is used in practice is limited. We used a Treatment-As-Usual (TAU) design to study therapists conducting SICT. We tracked 68 couples (132 clients) from 29 couple therapists in the Mid-Atlantic region. We

Christian leadership is under attack. As the world faces significant spiritual deterioration, the church inevitably becomes a target for destruction. Organizations that do not prioritize the health and welfare of their leadership jeopardize their effectiveness and growth—the more prominent and succe

Religious engagement influences psychological well-being and is shaped by early attachment experiences, beliefs, and motivations. This study examined how household religiosity and views of God interact to predict current religious commitment, revealing an unexpected pattern that challenges conventio

Self-compassion is increasingly recognized as a contributing factor in both adaptive religious expression and psychological well-being. Guided by Attachment Theory and the Theory of Planned Behavior, this study explores how early religious socialization within the home fosters adult religious engage

The article investigates the role of prejudice in post-marital relationships from theoretical perspective through interdisciplinary study of the relevant scientific resources. The proposed resolution offers therapeutic modality based on qualitative empirical research. Prejudice shapes the attitude a

This article addresses the clinical issue of relational trauma experienced by couples impacted by compulsive sexual behavior, particularly the betrayal and emotional harm stemming from secrecy and infidelity. While full disclosure is a critical component in the recovery process, its implementation i

Psychoeducation is essential in counseling, equipping clients with knowledge and tools to enhance emotional well-being, relationships, and self-awareness. This article explores its role across various therapeutic models, emphasizing its impact on child development, parental education, and couple dyn

Christians who are seeking or who have obtained professional licensure in the mental health profession face increasing challenges to their freedom to provide clinically excellent and biblically sound care. In academia, training programs, and clinical practice, mental health professionals who abide b

Stepfather-led stepfamilies are an increasingly common occurrence, yet little is known about the co-fathering interaction between the stepfather and the non-resident biological father. This phenomenological study was conducted to understand the experiences of stepfathers when both the non-resident b