LA 9: Spirituality

spirituality

a way of being in the world in which a person feels a sense of connectedness to self, others, and/or a higher power or nature

values

An individual reflection of cultural and social influences, relationships and personal needs; varies among people and develops and changes over time

beliefs

An internal conviction or mental representation that an individual holds as true about the world, themselves, or others

religion

An organized system of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially belief in or the worship of a God or gods, and is typically practiced in a faith community

spiritual health

An aspect that relates to the wholeness of health; enhanced when people find a balance between their life values, goals, belief systems, and their relationship within themselves and with others

spiritual care

Any act that nourishes the soul or spirit; relational care that allows the understanding of a clients and our own needs

faith

Used in the context of a cultural or institutional religion; can also be used as a relationship with a divinity, higher power, authority, or spirit

hope

a multidimensional concept that provides comfort while people endure life threats and personal challenges; can help manage stress and anxiety and cope with adversity

transcendence

An awareness of something beyond oneself that gives a wider perspective and meaning in life’s experience; does not need to be in relation to god → can be in relation to the universe, nature, or humanity

spiritual well being

A balance between their life values, goals, and belief systems and their relationship within themselves and with others

spiritual distress

A person’s response to a lack of spiritual well being – experienced mentally and emotionally; can produce anxiety, worry, depression, and have a negative impact on physical well-being

person centred approach

involves respect for diversity, regardless of how someone identifies

suffering

the experience of physical, emotional, or spiritual anguish, pain, or distress; interpretation can be shaped by spiritual beliefs

holism

recognizes the unity an balance of the mind, body, and spirit and the social dimensions and interrelatedness of these dimensions

compassion

a virtuous response that seeks to address the suffering and the needs of a person through relational understanding and action

traditions, reconciliation, understandings, searching, teachers

TRUST model for spiritual assessment

traditions

what healing traditions are meaningful for the patient?

reconciliation

what issues or trauma might be reconciled?

understandings

what patient beliefs influence their health?

searching

how is the patient making meaning of their illness and suffering?

teachers

what resources or referrals would be helpful?

faith and belief, importance, community, address in care

FICA spiritual history tool

faith and belief

do you consider yourself spiritual or religious? is spirituality something important to you? do you have spiritual beliefs that help you cope with stress and difficult times?

importance

what importace does your spirituality have in your life? has your spirituality influenced how you take care of yourself and your health? does your spirituality influence you in your health care decision making?

community

are you part of a spiritual community? is it of support to you? is there a group of people you really love or who are important to you?

address in care

how would you like the health care provider to address these issures in your health care?