Module 9 Exploring Spirituality Across The Lifespan With Timeline Developmental Milestones Defining Moments Changing Beliefs And Practices CurryDailey
Spiritual Timelines
Jennifer Curry, Ph. D, Louisiana State University, jcurry@lsu.edu
Stephanie Dailey, M.A., LPC, stdailey@argosy.edu
Spiritual Development
What promotes spiritual development?
Crisis
Trauma
Defining struggles or moments
Grief and Loss
Spiritual Mentoring
Ongoing Meaning Making (development)-this requires time and energy for contemplation
What are the benefits of a spiritual orientation?
Promotes higher levels of health and well-being (Sperry, 2001)
Fewer instances of depression, substance abuse, suicidal impulses, criminal activity, medical and/or physical health problems (Gartner, Larson & Allen, 1991; Gorsuch, 1995;
Sperry, 2001).
Spiritual and/or religious beliefs improve emotional adjustment in both healthy individuals and those with chronic illness such as HIV/AIDS, chronic pain, and breast cancer (Bower et al., 2005;
Carver et al., 1993; Frame, Uphold, Shehan, & Reid, 2005;
Robertson, Smith, Ray, & Jones, 2009)
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Spirituality is positively correlated with… •
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Moral Development
Formation of a sense of existential meaning
Job Satisfaction
Coping with Stress
Benevolent Reappraisal
Healthy Adjustment
Forgiveness
Development of Empathy
Spirituality Mitigates negative
Psychological Events
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Depression
Anxiety
Stressful Situations
Perceived Racism
Oppressive Circumstances
Spiritual Development
In order to learn more about a client’s spiritual development, counselors can use a variety of techniques. Some activities include:
– Formal Assessments (such as the 5 Factor WEL)
– Spiritual/Religious Genograms
– Spiritual Narrative
– Spiritual Timelines
Spiritual Timelines
What is a timeline?
“A sequence of related events arranged in chronological order and displayed along a line” (Princeton Wordnet, 2006)
Timelines have been used to chart history, socioeconomics, and for charting business growth and development.
Example of a Historical Timeline
To effectively Use timelines in counseling: 1. Explain the
Jennifer Curry, Ph. D, Louisiana State University, jcurry@lsu.edu
Stephanie Dailey, M.A., LPC, stdailey@argosy.edu
Spiritual Development
What promotes spiritual development?
Crisis
Trauma
Defining struggles or moments
Grief and Loss
Spiritual Mentoring
Ongoing Meaning Making (development)-this requires time and energy for contemplation
What are the benefits of a spiritual orientation?
Promotes higher levels of health and well-being (Sperry, 2001)
Fewer instances of depression, substance abuse, suicidal impulses, criminal activity, medical and/or physical health problems (Gartner, Larson & Allen, 1991; Gorsuch, 1995;
Sperry, 2001).
Spiritual and/or religious beliefs improve emotional adjustment in both healthy individuals and those with chronic illness such as HIV/AIDS, chronic pain, and breast cancer (Bower et al., 2005;
Carver et al., 1993; Frame, Uphold, Shehan, & Reid, 2005;
Robertson, Smith, Ray, & Jones, 2009)
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Spirituality is positively correlated with… •
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Moral Development
Formation of a sense of existential meaning
Job Satisfaction
Coping with Stress
Benevolent Reappraisal
Healthy Adjustment
Forgiveness
Development of Empathy
Spirituality Mitigates negative
Psychological Events
•
•
•
•
•
Depression
Anxiety
Stressful Situations
Perceived Racism
Oppressive Circumstances
Spiritual Development
In order to learn more about a client’s spiritual development, counselors can use a variety of techniques. Some activities include:
– Formal Assessments (such as the 5 Factor WEL)
– Spiritual/Religious Genograms
– Spiritual Narrative
– Spiritual Timelines
Spiritual Timelines
What is a timeline?
“A sequence of related events arranged in chronological order and displayed along a line” (Princeton Wordnet, 2006)
Timelines have been used to chart history, socioeconomics, and for charting business growth and development.
Example of a Historical Timeline
To effectively Use timelines in counseling: 1. Explain the