Substance-Induced Psychosis and Spiritual Emergency: Therapeutic Approaches that Promote Alternative Paths to Growth

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dc.contributor.authorParker, Michael
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-29T23:50:35Z
dc.date.available2025-05-29T23:50:35Z
dc.date.issued2025-04
dc.description.abstractSubstance-induced psychosis (SIP) presents significant challenges in mental health due to its prevalence, complex symptomatology, and potential progression to primary psychotic disorders. This capstone project explores the intersection of substance-induced psychosis (SIP) and spiritual emergencies, proposing a specialized counselling program for individuals recovering from cannabis-induced psychosis (CIP). Building on existing literature, the study examines current therapeutic approaches, identifies gaps in treatment, and evaluates the role of existential and narrative therapies in recovery. The project critiques conventional interventions, emphasizing the need for holistic, meaning-centred care. It introduces a structured 12-session program integrating psychoeducation, existential therapy, and narrative therapy to reduce shame, promote empowerment, and support families. This model shifts the focus from symptom management to fostering personal growth and resilience, offering a transformative approach to CIP recovery.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/3491
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionCity University of Seattle (CityU)
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States
dc.rightsopenAccess
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/
dc.subjectexistential distress
dc.subjectpost-traumatic growth
dc.subjectspiritual emergency
dc.subjectsubstance-induced psychosis
dc.subjecttranspersonal crisis
dc.titleSubstance-Induced Psychosis and Spiritual Emergency: Therapeutic Approaches that Promote Alternative Paths to Growth
dc.typeCapstone
thesis.degree.disciplineCounselling
thesis.degree.grantorCity University of Seattle (CityU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Counselling

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