The Divine Attachment Model in Post-Pandemic Family Counseling
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Divine Attachment, Post-Pandemic, Family Counseling, Spiritual Bypass, Divine InsecurityAbstract
In the wake of post-pandemic socio-emotional shifts, this study conceptualizes the Divine Attachment Model as a foundational framework for family counseling. This explored how individual perceptions of the Divine regulate interpersonal dynamics and systemic resilience within the family unit. Utilizing an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design, this research involved 10 families from the Zamboanga Peninsula. The quantitative phase employed the Attachment to God Inventory (AGI) and the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale (FACES IV), analyzed via correlation and structural mapping. This was complemented by a qualitative phase featuring semi-structured interviews with family counselors to examine clinical applications, specifically regarding the Compensation vs. Correspondence dynamic and the navigation of spiritual bypass. The study identified a strong positive correlation (r = 0.98) between secure divine attachment and systemic family cohesion. Conversely, higher levels of divine insecurity (anxiety or avoidance) were significantly associated with hostile-dominant communication styles and increased rigidity in internal family routines. The findings suggest that when the Divine is perceived as a consistent, responsive presence, it fosters hardiness against environmental stressors, whereas spiritual insecurity often pathologizes coping mechanisms. By integrating spiritual resources into professional practice, clinicians can better address systemic dysfunction. Future research should pursue longitudinal designs and develop standardized ethical protocols for digital, faith-based interventions to maintain therapeutic neutrality and client autonomy.
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Centino, J. J., Busaco, T. P., Yosores, R. M. C., Pano, A. B., Domingo, M. H., & Omandam, M. B. (2026). The Divine Attachment Model in Post-Pandemic Family Counseling. Ennoia Advances in Social Science, Technology and Education, 2(02), 45-57. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19313137
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