ABSTRACT
Many outstanding books have been written addressing research in the psychology of religion and spirituality (see Hood, Hill, & Spilka, 2009; Paloutzian & Park, 2005) making signi cant contributions to the eld. We designed this book not only to complement this ever-growing body of research, but also and especially to integrate the research of the psychology of religion and spirituality into clinical practice. We think it is essential that psychotherapeutic assessment and intervention be supported by sound research ndings within all areas of psychology and that the current boom of research in the psychology of religion and spirituality provides fertile ground for the expansion of evidence-based clinical interventions. e integration of research and practice within the psychology of religion and spirituality is not only a therapeutically responsible movement, but it also promotes respect and acceptance for the psychology of religion and spirituality within the general body of psychology.
