Paranormal and Anomalous Experiences in Therapy

Steve F. Bain is a counseling professor with over forty years of pastoral and professional experience. His research explores rural mental health, trauma, and integration of paranormal phenomena in counseling.Kristopher K. Garza is a counseling professor and counseling supervisor whose work focuses on rural mental health, ethics, anxiety, and supporting clients processing paranormal experiences through meaningful, culturally sensitive counseling.

• Preface Acknowledgements 1. Are You Serious? Uh, Yeah! 2. How About Some Theory, Deary? 3. An Ethical Haunting 4. The GHOST Method 5. Voices Of The Ancestors: Investigating The Cultural Backdrop 6. God And Ghosts: Integrating Spirituality, Faith, And The Paranormal 7. Accepting Without Accepting… Techniques And Bracketing 8. The W.H.O.L.E. Truth: Processing Trauma From Anomalous Experiences 9. Soothing The Sinister Spookiness Of Grief And Loss 10. True Stories From Counselors And Their Clients 11. Consulting The Sages: Future Implications For Mental Health Professionals 12. Safe Spaces: Developing Paranormal Support Groups 13. Conclusion: An Epitaph For The Telepath

“Thoughtful, balanced, and deeply informed, this book brings clarity to one of the most complex areas of clinical work. The authors skillfully weave research, theory, and therapeutic wisdom into a guide that is both practical and humane. It is a timely and essential contribution to the field.”Rachael C. Marshall, PhD, associate professor of counseling, California State University, Sacramento“Blending compassion, creativity, and clinical wisdom, this book brings a refreshing perspective to counseling clients who share paranormal or anomalous experiences. It’s an inspiring and much-needed resource for those committed to meeting clients where they are—with curiosity, respect, and care.”Sarah Danielle Irvin, PhD, LPC, NCC, assistant professor of counseling, Stephens College“Opening up thoughtful and timely conversations about how counsellors can engage with experiences that sit outside conventional therapeutic frameworks, this book offers valuable insights for practitioners working with clients in diverse and sometimes challenging contexts.”Sarah-Anne Munoz, PhD, MSc, MA (Hons), FRGS, National Centre for Remote and Rural Health and Care, NHS Education for Scotland