This book provides readers with the information needed to increase the ir competency in working sensitivity with members of each of the major faith communities in North America. Chapter authors, each accomplish ed clinicians and active in the religions they describe, help the read er understand the unique history, beliefs, rituals, and practices of t he religion as well as commonly held views on such issues as divorce, homosexuality, birth control, abortion, suicide, and euthanasia. With in the context of the particular faith, chapter authors describe the t herapeutic, focusing on building relationships, assessment and diagnos is, and common clinical issues. By providing therapists with in-depth denominationally specific information and clinical guidelines, this b ook will help all psychotherapists more fully honor and make use of th e unique religious beliefs and spiritual resources of their clients.