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Spirituality, Health, and Healing

by: Young, Caroline

Spirituality, Health, and Healing

by: Young, Caroline

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9780763740245
ISBN 10:
0763740241
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 01/11/2006
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
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Summary

Spirituality, Health, and Healing offers health care professionals and individual caregivers the guidelines and tools necessary to provide compassionate spiritual care to their clients and patients. By describing the profound role of spirituality on the body, mind, and spirit, this resource is an essential asset to practitioners eager to enhance their understanding of their important topic.

Dedication

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

xiii

Preface

Part I: The Spiritual Dimension

Characteristics of Spirituality

(20)

Learning Objectives

Introduction

The Spiritual Dimension

Theories of Spirituality

Defining Spirituality

Essential Elements of Spirituality

Spiritual Development

Spirituality and Healing

Summary

Key Concepts

Questions for Reflection

References

Spirituality, the Health Care Professional, and the Spiritual Care Provider

(20)

Learning Objectives

Introduction

Spiritual Health Care Providers

The Spirituality of Health Care Providers

Barriers to Providing Spiritual Care

Moral and Ethical Issues in Spiritual Care

Summary

Key Concepts

Questions for Reflection

References

Spiritual Rituals

(16)

Learning Objectives

Introduction

Creating Rituals

Prayer

Meditation, Visualization, and Guided Imagery

Gratitude

Spending Time in Nature

Art

Storytelling

Rituals as a Healing Force

Summary

Key Concepts

Questions for Reflection

References

Spirituality, Religion, and Health

(16)

Learning Objectives

Introduction

Religion and Religiosity

The Connection Between Spirituality, Religion, and Health

The Benefits of Religion on Specific Health Conditions

Religious Beliefs, Religious Practices, and Health

Integrating Religious Practices and Beliefs Into Health Care

Summary

Key Concepts

Questions for Reflection

References

Spirituality, Culture, and Health

(28)

Learning Objectives

Introduction

Culture Defined

How Are Spirituality, Culture, and Health Related?

Compassion and Culturally Competent Care

Looking Within: A Spiritual and Cultural Self-Assessment

Health Belief Systems

Health Care Systems

Cultural Groups in the United States

Language and Culturally Competent Care

Summary

Key Concepts

Questions for Reflection

References

Part II: Providing Spiritual Care

Spiritual Assessment and Spiritual Care

103

(22)

Learning Objectives

Introduction

Spiritual Care

Assessing Spiritual Status

Preparing for the Spiritual Assessment: Strategies for Success

Conducting the Spiritual Assessment

Models for Spiritual Assessment

Spiritual Diagnoses: Alterations in Spiritual Integrity

Planning Spiritual Care

Implementing Spiritual Care

Evaluating Spiritual Care

Summary

Key Concepts

Questions for Reflection

References

Therapeutic Interventions for Healing

125

(22)

Learning Objectives

Introduction

Music Therapy

Art Therapy

Dance and Movement Therapy

Humor Therapy

Animal-Assisted Therapy

Summary

Key Concepts

Questions for Reflection

References

Spiritually Healing Environments

147

(22)

Learning Objectives

Introduction

What Is a Spiritually Healing Environment?

A Shift in Focus

The Power of Design

Creating a Spiritually Healing Environment

The Health Care Provider as a Healing Environment

Summary

Key Concepts

Questions for Reflection

References

Part III: The Spiritual Dimension in End-of-Life Care

Spiritual Care of the Dying

169

(18)

Learning Objectives

Introduction

Spiritual, Psychological, and Social Dimensions at the End of Life

Cultural Considerations at the End of Life

Spiritual Caregiving Strategies

Hospice and Palliative Care

Advantages and Disadvantages of Dying at Home

Summary

Key Concepts

Questions for Reflection

References

Spirituality and the Grieving Process

187

(16)

Learning Objectives

Introduction

The Grieving Process

Types of Grief Responses

Normal Grief Responses

Cultural Differences in Response to Grief

Coping With Grief

Grief Counseling and Elements of Healing

Summary

Key Concepts

Questions for Reflection

References

Part IV: Spirituality and Special Populations

Spirituality, Religion, and Children

203

(18)

Learning Objectives

Introduction

The Development of Spirituality and Religion in Children

Phases of Psychosocial and Spiritual Development

Spiritual Assessments of Children

Spiritual Distress in Children

Providing Spiritual Care to Children

Spiritual Care of the Child With a Chronic Illness

Spiritual Care of the Dying Child

Summary

Key Concepts

Questions for Reflection

References

Spiritual Dimensions of Aging

221

(20)

Learning Objectives

Introduction

The Unique Spiritual Challenges of Aging

A Changing Paradigm

Aging and the Human Spirit

Spiritual Development in the Aging Individual

Loss, Hope, Spirituality, and Aging

Love, Sexuality, Spirituality, and Aging

Religion, Spirituality, Aging, and Health

Coping Strategies for Difficult Times

Spiritual Interventions for the Aging Adult

Spiritual Elders

Summary

Key Concepts

Questions for Reflection

References

Index

241

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