The Soul of Psychotherapy: Recapturing the Spiritual Dimension in the Therepeutical Encounter

Carlton Cornett, in this text concerning the therapist's role in discussing spirituality with clients as an effective part of treatment, comes from both a psychoanalytic and constructivist perspective. Although he is certainly biased in those ways, the insights of this book may be applied across psychological schools. He challenges the psychological community to continue returning to the soul as an essential part of the therapeutic alliance, but he does not lose sight of the sophisticated nature of the science of psychology. Readers may be offended by a proliferation of anti-Christian remarks, but these remarks also provide insight into the dynamics that he discusses. All in all, I recommend this book to inspire, challenge, and improve the therapeutic environment for ALL members of the social services.

I found the volume to be wonderful. Carlton Cornett have written another book on a very pertinent topic.  The spirit of "these times" requires all therapists to look again at our clients and their souls.  I feel this book is long overdue, working within a dynamic framework he presents topics that for far too long have been monopolized by writers who are too "pop" and clique. Truly, this is a book that professional therapists will find useful in their practice.