Department
Speech-Language Pathology
Format of Presentation
Poster
Research Category
Health Sciences
Description
Our research study proposes that Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) in Mississippi consider including religious activities in therapy sessions with adult clients, highlighting the impact of these practices on the clinician-client relationship. The purpose of this research proposal is to gain information on how SLPs can incorporate religious activities in therapy sessions. It also seeks to emphasize the importance of clinicians’ cultural awareness regarding religious practices and how their awareness can impact their client’s experience. This study will consist of two surveys. The first survey will be completed by clinicians to gain knowledge of their awareness and incorporation of religion within therapy settings. The second survey will be completed by clients to gain knowledge of their religious or nonreligious beliefs and backgrounds and if they would prefer religion to be incorporated in their therapy. The surveys will be completed electronically. With this study, we hope to determine if clinicians and clients would prefer incorporating religious activities into speech-language therapy sessions to enhance therapy outcomes for individuals who practice religion. Additional benefits may include promoting emotional engagement, increasing motivation, and offering a sense of comfort and familiarity, which in turn may improve participation, accelerated communication progress, and promotion of overall well-being.
Recommended Citation
Coker, Nina M.; Priest, Kenzie; Leak, Claire; and Abraham, Callie, "How Do SLP's in Mississippi Incorporate Religious Activities in Adult Therapy Sessions" (2025). Undergraduate Research Conference. 6.
https://athenacommons.muw.edu/urc/2025/posters/6
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How Do SLP's in Mississippi Incorporate Religious Activities in Adult Therapy Sessions
Our research study proposes that Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) in Mississippi consider including religious activities in therapy sessions with adult clients, highlighting the impact of these practices on the clinician-client relationship. The purpose of this research proposal is to gain information on how SLPs can incorporate religious activities in therapy sessions. It also seeks to emphasize the importance of clinicians’ cultural awareness regarding religious practices and how their awareness can impact their client’s experience. This study will consist of two surveys. The first survey will be completed by clinicians to gain knowledge of their awareness and incorporation of religion within therapy settings. The second survey will be completed by clients to gain knowledge of their religious or nonreligious beliefs and backgrounds and if they would prefer religion to be incorporated in their therapy. The surveys will be completed electronically. With this study, we hope to determine if clinicians and clients would prefer incorporating religious activities into speech-language therapy sessions to enhance therapy outcomes for individuals who practice religion. Additional benefits may include promoting emotional engagement, increasing motivation, and offering a sense of comfort and familiarity, which in turn may improve participation, accelerated communication progress, and promotion of overall well-being.