We invite you to participate in a research project about therapy and counselling for clients who have had intense spiritual or extraordinary experiences.

There are lots of different terms for these experiences including ‘spiritually transformative experience’, ‘spiritual crisis’, and ‘spiritual emergency’. People often describe unusual or expansive states of consciousness, intense emotional states, physical/energetic shifts, heightened perception, and other experiences that are out of the ordinary. You do not need to have had prior experience supporting clients with intense spiritual or extraordinary experiences to take part in the survey.

We are interested in the perspectives of all mental health practitioners. You can find the full participant information at the start of the survey (link below). Responses are anonymous.

Participant Information & Survey - https://abertay.fra1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8qMPYPJat4AVIUu
You can watch a short (2 minute) video about the research here - https://vimeo.com/1186341108

Who is invited to take part?

Therapists, counsellors, psychologists, and other mental health professionals (including trainees) who work one to one with clients in the UK are invited to take part.

What will I be required to do?

If you decide to participate you will be asked to answer questions in a survey. The estimated time to complete the survey is 10 - 30 minutes (depending on how much you choose to write in the text boxes).

Are there any benefits to taking part?

Your responses could contribute to a greater understanding and may help to inform training and the development of resources. At the end of the survey you will have the opportunity to sign up for a presentation/discussion about the research findings or written summary (contact details will be collected on a separate survey and will not be linked to your survey response).

However, you do not need to complete the survey to receive updates and can sign up by copying and pasting the following link into your browser - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/fhgZCyyHhe

For more information, please see here or if you have any questions, please email Lorraine – l.tolmie2300@abertay.ac.uk