Spiritual - Flashcards
What is faith?
Strong belief or trust in something
Ex: belief in god
What is hope?
Feeling of expectation or desire for a certain thing to happen
Ex: if someone is ill, they may maintain hope for recovery or improvement
What is religion?
Beliefs, practices and rituals associated with faith.
Ex: christianity, islam, hinduism, buddhism, judaism
What is spirituality?
Sense of connection to something greater than oneself. Seeking meaning and purpose in life. Often personal
Ex: feel deep sense of spirituality when connecting with nature, experiencing awe and wonder at the beauty of the natural world
What is spiritual distress?
When someone feels upset or troubled because their spiritual beliefs or practices are being challenged or not fulfilled
Spiritual distress can result from?
Physiological problems, developmental transitions, situationally triggered distress, treatment related factors/concerns
Presenting behaviours if spiritual distress?
Anger, self isolation, fear, distancing and loss of connectedness and trust
