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SPIRITUALITY IN THERAPY ASSESSMENT
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Spiritual history
Have you ever had religious or spiritual beliefs or practices?
Have those been helpful in any way? Harmful in any way?
Any traumas connected with religion or spirituality?
What did each of your parents teach or show you about spirituality or religion?
Who else was an influence on you religiously or spiritually as you were growing up?
What was your childhood religion, if any? Describe your sense of God or spirituality when you were a child.
Have you ever felt connected to something more than yourself, like nature, humanity, the Universe, God, etc.?
What has been your most profound spiritual experience, if any?
Can you think of a time when you were judgmental and became more compassionate?
What happened and how did things change?
Do a spiritual genogram tracing family connections and experiences with spirituality or religion
Spiritual resources and solutions
What do you do or where do you go to recharge your batteries when you get a chance?
What kind of artistic activities do you enjoy?
How do you connect with other people?
Where do you contribute or be of service to others or the world?
Do you think you have a purpose for being alive? If so, what is it?
Is there any religious or spiritual figure or activity that you think would be helpful for you in this situation?
If you could write a prayer right now, what would it be?
Spiritual hopes and intentions
What kind of spiritual or religious activities would you like to do in the future, if any?
Is there any area of your inner or spiritual life you would like to develop more?
Is there any spiritual or religious figure that you would like to use as a model for you? In what way?
Is there some area of your life or your relationships in which you would like to be or could be more compassionate or kindhearted towards yourself or others?
What do you think happens to us when we die?
Bill O’Hanlon, M.S., Possibilities, 551 Cordova Rd.,
#715, Santa Fe, NM 87501
505.983.2843; Fax 505.983.2761;
PossiBill@aol.com
http://www.brieftherapy.com