Integrating spirituality into mental health rehabilitation

Abstract

Spiritualty gives meaning to people's lives. In this article, the authors discuss how spirituality is defined in occupational therapy practice, how it enhances client-centred practice, and explore how spiritualty can be incorporated into mental health practice. The Psychospiritual frame of reference provides a definition of spirituality and a framework. There is an emphasis on the spiritual dimension of connectedness, which is particularly salient for people with a severe mental illness living in community care units and undergoing the process of transition to community living.