Spirituality and mental health among children and youth – a Swedish point of view

Westerlund, Katarina

doi:10.1080/1364436x.2016.1258392

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“…Participants described the actual and potential benefits of addressing spirituality in practice; however, not all participants were confident that outcomes would be positive. Current literature has established the benefits of spirituality in children and adolescents, including lower rates of anxiety and depression (Westerlund, 2016), improved life satisfaction and increased happiness (Holder et al, 2016), and reducing risk behaviours in adolescents (Lin & Shek, 2019). Therefore, it is important to consider how occupational therapists working with children may be supported to directly address spirituality in clinical practice with children, especially considering most participants indicated an interest in learning more about this topic.…”

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“…Spiritual interventions are known to be effective in supporting the overall wellbeing and positive mental health in individuals, including children experiencing mental illness (John & Sharma, 2014; Pandya, 2017). Spirituality in children encompasses connectedness to oneself and the external world and understandings of one's purpose and life meaning (Sifers et al, 2012; Westerlund, 2016). In addition to reducing depression and stress, fostering spirituality in children has been found to increase self‐esteem and resilience (Sifers et al, 2012).…”

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Spirituality and children: Perspectives of occupational therapists working with children

Leitao

Nixon

Noble

et al. 2022

Aus Occup Therapy J

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Introduction Spirituality is included as a core part of occupational therapy models, as it can enhance connectedness and belonging and provide meaning to occupations. However, research that has explored occupational therapists' perspectives on spirituality has found that a lack of education and understanding of the concept means that currently many therapists do not address it in their practice. Existing research focusses on adult clients, and there is no known published research that focusses on occupational therapists working with children and their views on spirituality in clinical practice. This study explored the perspectives of occupational therapists working with children on spirituality in their clinical practice with children. Methods This study used a qualitative descriptive design. Participants included 20 registered occupational therapists working with children in Australia. Data were collected using focus groups and interviews and analysed using thematic analysis to determine key themes. Findings Five themes were developed: (1) vagueness and subjectivity of spirituality, (2) overlapping characteristics of spirituality and religion, (3) indirect focus on spirituality, (4) differences in children's spirituality, and (5) outcomes of addressing spirituality. Conclusion Occupational therapists working with children report difficulty conceptualising spirituality and describing its role in clinical practice with children. Despite this, most suggested that spirituality is indirectly applied and has a role in improving the wellbeing of children. There is a need for exploration of how to directly support the use of spirituality in practice with children to further support holistic and family‐centred care.

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Spirituality and children: Perspectives of occupational therapists working with children

Leitao

Nixon

Noble

et al. 2022

Aus Occup Therapy J

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“…Z kolei naukowcy szwedzcy zastanawiali się nad znaczeniem duchowości dla rozwoju i zdrowia psychicznego dzieci. Zwracali uwagę na zbyt rozbudowaną kulturę indywidualizmu oraz proces sekularyzacji w ich kraju (Westerlund, 2016). Podkreślali, że silne nastawienie na budowanie niezależności i samorealizacji może tłumić duchowość i jej rozwój wśród dzieci i młodzieży (Westerlund, 2016).…”

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“…Zwracali uwagę na zbyt rozbudowaną kulturę indywidualizmu oraz proces sekularyzacji w ich kraju (Westerlund, 2016). Podkreślali, że silne nastawienie na budowanie niezależności i samorealizacji może tłumić duchowość i jej rozwój wśród dzieci i młodzieży (Westerlund, 2016). Powołując się na wiele badań, pokazywali dowody świadczące o związku pomiędzy duchowością i rozwojem duchowym dzieci a ich rozwojem psychicznym (Crawford, Wright, Masten, 2006;Hay, Nye, 2006;Roehlkepartain i in., 2006za: Westerlund, 2016.…”

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Duchowość a subiektywny dobrostan osobowościowy, społeczny i emocjonalny osób we wczesnej, średniej i późnej dorosłości

Wojciechowska¹

2020

Konteksty Religijności I Rodziny

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Ludwika Wojciechowskaosobowościowym, emocjonalnym i społecznym. Jednocześnie należy zwrócić uwagę na to, że dotychczasowe badania prowadzone były na szeroko rozumianych grupach dorosłych, podczas gdy z punktu widzenia psychologii rozwoju nie jest obojętne to, w jakim szczegółowym okresie rozwojowym znajdują się badane jednostki.Celem podjętych badań było ustalenie, czy istnieje związek pomiędzy duchowością i subiektywnym dobrostanem jednostki, a także sprawdzenie charakteru tego związku w grupach dorosłych we wczesnej, średniej i późnej dorosłości.

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“…And whether these cultural beliefs stifle spirituality and spiritual development in children and youth. The author Westerlund wondered whether the term "Spiritual illiterate" could be used to describe Sweden [8].…”

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Mindfulness and Ubuntu: Foundations for Inner Health

2019

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Presented here are thoughts of inner health, mindfulness, and Ubuntu. Inner health for this purpose is a state of well-being and abiding peace; and not the absence of mental health diagnosis. Mindfulness as a concept is ubiquitous, and ever increasing numbers of children, youth and adults practice this ancient tradition. Ubuntu is a cooperative way of living, anchored in the understanding of the interconnectedness of humans and nature. The African philosophy, Ubuntu, recognizes that each person has unique gifts; the person embedded in community enriches herself and community.

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Spirituality and mental health among children and youth – a Swedish point of view

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Spirituality and children: Perspectives of occupational therapists working with children

Spirituality and children: Perspectives of occupational therapists working with children

Duchowość a subiektywny dobrostan osobowościowy, społeczny i emocjonalny osób we wczesnej, średniej i późnej dorosłości

Mindfulness and Ubuntu: Foundations for Inner Health

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