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Clinical Proficiency in Religious/Spiritual Issues

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Hello:

You are invited to participate in a survey being conducted by the Religious/Spiritual Practice Proficiency Committee of the Psychology of Religion Division (36) of the American Psychological Association. It will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete the questionnaire. This survey will be most relevant to practitioners but non-practitioners are also encouraged to complete the questionnaire


Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.


Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact William L. Hathaway, Ph.D. at (757)226-4294 or by email at the email address specified below.


Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
 
 

Do you provide psychological services?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Have you provided clinical services in the past?
 
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
   
 

What is your highest educational level?
 
PhD
 
PsyD
 
EdD
 
MA
 
Graduate Student
 
Undergraduate Student
 
Other
 

 

Primary Country of Residence (if Outside the United States)
 
Canada
 
Other
 
 
 

Not at All Slightly Moderately Quite a bit Highly Competent
How competent do believe you are in working with religious/spiritual issues in clinical practice?
 

Not at All Slightly Moderately Quite a Bit Highly Competent
How competent is the typical psychologist in working with religious/spiritual issues in practice?
 

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
Formal practice guidelines are needed for clinical work with religious/spiritual issues. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
 

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
The current state of knowledge is sufficient to provide a good research foundation for such guidelines. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
 

Have you read at least one empirical study in the last year on clinical practice with spiritual/religious issues or techniques?
 
Yes
 
No
 

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
There is a significant client demand for psychologists with special proficiencies in addressing spiritual/religious issues in practice. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
 

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
It would be a good idea to establish a certification procedure to formally recognize practitioners with a special proficiency in working with religious/special issues. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
 

Please indicate your top two names for this proficiency area:
 
spiritually sensitive practice
 
clinical practice with religious/spiritual issues
 
spiritually focused practice
 
clinical psychology of religion
 
applied psychology of religion
 
Other
 

 
 
If a proficiency certification in working with religious/spiritual issues existed now which of the following would be a reasonable annual fee to maintain the certification?
 
250 USD or less
 
250-500 USD
 
500-750 USD
 
750-1000 USD
 
Over 1000 USD
 
 
 
   
 
 
Do you think there may be any adverse consequences that would arise from the formation of a proficiency certification in this area?
   
 
 
 
Age
   
 

Gender
 
Male
 
Female
 

Race (Please select one)
 
Caucasian
 
African-American
 
Hispanic
 
Asian-Pacific Islander
 
Native American
 
Multi-Ethnic
 
Other
 
 

Not at all Religious Somewhat Moderately Above Average Highly Religious
Please indicate to what extent you view yourself as religious.
 

Not at all spiritual Somewhat Moderately Above Average Highly Spiritual
Please indicate the extent to which you see yourself as spiritual:
 

If you identify with a particular religion, please specify
 
Not applicable
 
Religion:
 
 

To what extent do you attend religious services?
 
Not at All
 
2-3 times per year or less
 
2-3 times per month
 
Once per week
 
2-3 times per week
 

Please indicate if you are a member of any of the following organizations:
 
APA Division 36 (Psychology of Religion)
 
Society for the Scientific Study of Religion
 
American Academy of Religion
 
American Association of Pastoral Counselors
 
Other
 

 
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