The Moderating Influence of Religiousness/Spirituality on COVID-19 Impact and Change in Psychotherapy

The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred a global surge in empirical research examining the influence of on individuals’ mental health symptoms and well-being. Within this larger literature is rapidly growing associations among religiousness/spirituality, impact, Largely absent from specific focus psychotherapy clients, religiousness/spirituality impact change during treatment. One prominent theory existing centers notion that coping resource for individuals times adversity. Yet, findings present mixed evidence religious/spiritual hypothesis. We expanded upon these emerging trends to examine struggles, commitment, exploration, ratings sample adult clients (N = 185; Mage 38.06; SD 15.78; range 19–81; 61.1% female; 69.7% White). results latent trajectory analysis identified three subgroups differed initial levels well-being nature over time points. predicted trajectories. As more positive increased, membership no was likely relative deterioration at high both commitment exploration. implications emphasize need judicious assessment before integrating into