spirituality Flashcards
1
Q
def. spirituality
A
implies a search for the sacred, and a deeper awareness of interconectedness with self, others, and the transcendent
2
Q
how may it be manifested
A
- sense of inner peace
- compasison for others
- reverence for life
- gratitude and appreication for diversity
3
Q
what is spiritual distress
A
when spiritual needs are not being met and attempts to give some meaning are thwarted
4
Q
what are some PT spiritual needs
A
- connectedness
- express and explore spiritual beleifs
- process and greive loss
- to grapple with death and dying
- forgivness and reconciliation
- to review life journey
5
Q
when to involve spiritual care
A
- serious diagnosis or declining illness
- family or PT struggling
- existential concerns
- faith concerns or requests
- challenging PTs
- times of death and dying
- for support at difficult family meetings
