Many counselors, however, may be hesitant to address religion and spirituality in their clinical work. Indeed, Corey, Corey, and Callanan (2003) noted that “counselors ask just about every imaginable question about a client’s life, yet many are reluctant to inquire about the influence and meaning of spirituality and religion in an individual’s life” (p. 85). This reluctance may stem from a lack of training, a fear of imposing one’s values, the counselor’s attitude toward religion and spirituality, perceived or actual limitations at particular settings, or apprehension regarding clients’ reactions to the topic. However, neglecting clients’ religious and spiritual identities may be problematic. The Pew Research Center (2016), for example, reported that 76.5% of American adults identify as religious. Thus, there is a high likelihood that clients will refer to their religious beliefs, use religious language, and describe religiously influenced worldviews in counseling.
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