Spiritual care needs

For many people, looking after their own spiritual needs will include activities that help them reflect on their day to day experiences in a deeper way. Just as beliefs about spirituality and religion can be different for everyone, the activities which will help people tend to their own spirit will be personal to them. Some people will use lots of different ways to develop spiritually over their lifetime; others may have one or two particular things which they find most helpful. These might include:

• Going for a walk, appreciating the beauty of the natural world.
• Making time to talk to someone you trust about important issues that may be on your mind and in your heart.
• Taking part in the worship and rituals relevant to your own religious faith group (e.g. attending a church or mosque).
• Finding ways to explore your thoughts and feelings using art, music, drama or writing.
• Using a meditation technique such as ‘silencing’ or spending time reflecting on what is happening to you either alone or with others.
• Finding ways to meet others in a relaxed environment to discuss deeper questions that you want to explore.