While it is accepted that there should be separation of church and state...a growing number are not sure about separating religion from "state" of mind! More patients are seeking faith-based therapy, according to a recent issue of Psychology Today, they feel that their "secular" therapists view their religious beliefs as problems or symptoms rather than as an integral part of their lives. Finding therapists with training in spiritual matters is difficult. To learn more about faith-based counseling, check out the report “With God As My Shrink,” and share your thoughts on this issue.
Boomers are the fastest-growing demographic at U.S. divinity schools, according to the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). The under-30 crowd may still be the largest cohort of students, but the 50 and older group has grown from 12% of students in 1995 to 20% in 2009. Are boomers finding religion? Or are there other reasons for this encore career choice? By the way, this article is written by Melba Newsome, the nationally-recognized author of "Work Gives Meaning to Life," a chapter in the new Coming of Age e-book, The Age for Change.
