Chapter 35: Spiritual Definitions Flashcards
Some people do not believe in the existence of God.
What is this defined as?
Atheist
Some people believe that there is no known ultimate reality.
What is this defined as?
Agnostic
Spirituality offers a sense of _______ intrapersonally (connected with oneself), interpersonally (connected with others in the environment), and transpersonally connected with the unseen, God, or a higher power.
What is this defined as?
Connectedness
This is a cultural or institutional religion such as Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, or Christianity. It is a part of the definition of spirituality.
What is this defined as?
Faith
This view enables you to establish a helping role and a healing relationship.
What is this defined as?
Holistic
Spirituality and faith bring ______. When a person has the attitude of something to live for and look forward to _____ is present. This is a multidimensional concept that provides comfort while people into your life threatening situations hardships and other personal challenges.
What is this defined as?
Hope
This is a sense of authentically connecting to one’s inner self.
What is this defined as?
Self-Transcendence
This is the impaired ability to experience and integrate meaning and purpose in life through connectedness with self, others, art, music, literature, nature, and or a power greater than oneself.
What is this defined as?
Spiritual Distress
This is often defined as an awareness of one’s inner self and a sense of connection to a higher being, nature, or some purpose greater than oneself.
What is this defined as?
Spirituality
This is often described as having two dimensions. The vertical dimension supports the transcendent relationship between a person and God or some higher power. The horizontal dimension describes positive relationships and connections that people have with others. This has a positive effect on health.
What is this defined as?
Spiritual Well-Being
This is the belief that a force outside of and greater than the person and exists beyond the material world.
What is this defined as?
Transcendence
This causes a person to feel doubt, loss of faith, and the sense of being alone or abandoned. Individuals often question their spiritual values, waiting questions about their way of life, purpose for living, and source of many.
What is this defined as?
Spiritual Distress