SPIRITUAL CONNECTION

MEANING AND PURPOSE

FEELING OF WONDER AT LIFE

UNITY

SPIRITUAL STRENGTH

HARMONY AND INNER PEACE

HOPEFULNESS AND OPTIMISM

A PERSONAL FAITH

GOALS
To help client release feeling of connection to something greater, which helps to experience security and confidence. INTERVENTIONS Ascertain client s perception of current state/degree of connectedness and expectations. Encourage participation in desired religious activities, contact with minister or spiritual advisor Explore meaning/interpretati on and relationship of spirituality, life, and illness to life s journey. Explore ways and beliefs that give meaning and value to daily living. Encourage participation in religious activities, worship and religious services, volunteering church choir or other essential duties Suggest attendance or involvement in dream-sharing groups. Identify ways to achieve connectedness with self, others , nature and higher power (e.g. meditation, prayer, talking and sharing oneself with others, being out in nature, gardening, and walking; and attending religious activities). Clarify the meaning of one s spiritual beliefs/religious practice and rituals to daily living Discuss use of relaxation/medi tative activities (e.g. yoga, tai chi, prayer) Encourage client to take to be introspective in the search for peace and harmony. Help client learn about stressreducing activities (e.g. Meditation and relaxation exercises). Explore connection of desire to strengthen belief patterns and customs to daily life. Identify ways for spiritual or religious expression (e.g. volunteering time to community projects, mentoring, singing in the choir, painting, or spiritual writings). To aid client to be convinced that thoughts, feelings, actions, body, psyche and the spirit are united. To allow the client find ways to get over difficulties and feel the joy of life. To help clients believe in the future even when life is difficult. To allow clients to find a system which gives a strength in everyday life and helps to enjoy life.

To generate feeling that there is a specific meaning within someone s life.

To allow clients feel inspired and grateful in presence of the environment, nature, art and music.

To help create feelings of satisfaction and calmness within self.