SPIRITUALITY
What is Spirituality? (National Cancer Institute)
"Religious and spiritual values are important to patients coping with cancer.
The terms spirituality and religion are often used in place of each other, but for many people they have different meanings. Religion may be defined as a specific set of beliefs and practices, usually within an organized group.
Spirituality may be defined as an individual's sense of peace, purpose, and connection to others, and beliefs about the meaning of life.
Spirituality may be found and expressed through an organized religion or in other ways. Patients may think of themselves as spiritual or religious or both."
"Religious and spiritual values are important to patients coping with cancer.
The terms spirituality and religion are often used in place of each other, but for many people they have different meanings. Religion may be defined as a specific set of beliefs and practices, usually within an organized group.
Spirituality may be defined as an individual's sense of peace, purpose, and connection to others, and beliefs about the meaning of life.
Spirituality may be found and expressed through an organized religion or in other ways. Patients may think of themselves as spiritual or religious or both."
Prayer and spirituality (American Cancer Society): Spirituality is generally described as an awareness of something greater than the individual self. It is often expressed through religion and/or prayer, although there are many other paths of spiritual pursuit and expression.
Spirituality in cancer care (National Cancer Institute- review written in versions for patients and health professionals)
Life Purpose & Spirituality: Education and Self-Assessment (A fantastic reference from the University of Minnesota, Center for Spirituality and Healing and the Life Science Foundation. Not directed specifically for cancer patients, but the information is useful for everyone.)
Spirituality in cancer care (National Cancer Institute- review written in versions for patients and health professionals)
Life Purpose & Spirituality: Education and Self-Assessment (A fantastic reference from the University of Minnesota, Center for Spirituality and Healing and the Life Science Foundation. Not directed specifically for cancer patients, but the information is useful for everyone.)
