Question 2: I would absolutely engage with him about his thoughts on God and religion. Being "rejected" by both is religious family and the deity they worship is a massive factor of who he is and how he moves through life. Using the strengths approach, I could use this to help bolster his individuality and his personal strength since he rejects the others. Also, refuting and distrusting God, doesn't necessarily mean that he is not spiritual so engaging him in this conversation might lead to a spiritual response / treatment that was previously unseen and lumped with "useless religion" in his head.

Question 1: I absolutely think it would be valuable to discuss Todd's spiritual views regardless of what they are or their depth. How Todd see's the "unknowable" will greatly inform the treatment and the paths that he is comfortable with. It is my job to support and reinforce whatever support systems he is responding too and promote growth though them. Spirituality while always an unquantifiable thing is absolutely crucial to seeing how an individual deals and thinks about unknown answers and issues.