Treating the spiritual dimension through educational imagery

Area of Science:

• Health Education
• Spiritual Health

Background:

• Health educators are increasingly interested in the spiritual dimension of health.
• However, spiritual issues are often avoided in health education classrooms.
• This avoidance is problematic as sensitive topics like sexuality and death have spiritual implications.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose Educational Imagery as a method for incorporating the spiritual dimension into health education.
• To provide a definition of the spiritual dimension and a description of Educational Imagery.
• To offer strategies for integrating spiritual health into the classroom.

Main Methods:

• The article suggests using Educational Imagery, a technique for incorporating the spiritual dimension.
• It outlines specific strategies for applying this technique in a health education setting.
• The approach requires simple precautions for effective implementation.

Main Results:

• Educational Imagery can be a useful tool for meeting educational objectives in health.
• This technique can make health lessons more exciting and interesting for students.
• When precautions are taken, it facilitates the discussion of sensitive, spiritually laden topics.

Conclusions:

• Educational Imagery offers a practical method for health educators to address the spiritual dimension.
• Integrating spiritual health can enhance the relevance and engagement of health education.
• Teachers are provided with implications and precautions for implementing this approach.