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Religious-issues group therapy

N C Kehoe1

  • 1Harvard Medical School, USA.

New Directions for Mental Health Services
|December 18, 1998
PubMed
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A Spiritual Beliefs and Values Group

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Mental Health Research

Background:

  • Serious mental illness (SMI) often co-occurs with spiritual distress.
  • Historically, religious concerns in SMI populations have been pathologized.
  • Limited research explores the therapeutic benefits of addressing spiritual issues in SMI.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the sustained effectiveness of a Spiritual Beliefs and Values Group.
  • To challenge the pathological view of religious concerns in individuals with SMI.
  • To highlight the potential benefits of integrating spiritual discussions into mental healthcare.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal assessment of a successfully running Spiritual Beliefs and Values Group.
  • Qualitative and quantitative data collection on participant engagement and outcomes.

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  • Analysis of the group's impact on spiritual well-being and symptom management.

    • Main Results:

    • The Spiritual Beliefs and Values Group demonstrated long-term success.
    • Participants reported significant benefits from discussing spiritual issues.
    • The group's efficacy challenges the assumption that religious concerns are solely pathological.

    Conclusions:

    • Support for the therapeutic value of addressing spiritual issues in serious mental illness.
    • Evidence suggests that spiritual concerns can be a source of resilience and meaning.
    • Recommends a paradigm shift in mental healthcare to include spiritual support for individuals with SMI.