Spirituality & Counseling: How They Go Hand In Hand
Life can feel like a lot at times. We are living in a fast-paced world that never seems to slow down. Crime is on the rise almost everywhere, the cost of living is astronomical, and politics seems to be getting more outlandish by the day. Then there are the personal matters in our lives that cause us to feel anxious and sad.
It all weighs pretty heavily on our souls.
It's hard to feel connected to our fellow humans and to the greater universe around us with so much going on. It doesn't leave much room in our lives for those of us who do consider ourselves to be spiritual or religious.
If you are a spiritual being or want to be, you may wonder if there is a place for this topic to be discussed in therapy sessions. There absolutely is. Here are just a few ways that talking about spirituality in counseling can be beneficial to mental health.
Mental Health & Spirituality
It Fosters A Sense Of Connection
Social media has allowed us to be connected in greater ways than ever before. That cousin we only get to see every few years or so? At a click of a button, we can Facetime them and talk to them. When we were in quarantine, it connected everyone when we had to keep one another safe and stay apart.
But with all that said, does it often seem as if we aren't truly connected anymore? If you feel like this, know you aren't alone. Talking about spirituality can not only help us see that we are all part of something but that our struggles aren't something that we are going through alone.
You'll Have Someone To Talk To About Deeper Things In Your Life
The great thing about being human is that we all have unique viewpoints and experiences that have shaped us into who we are. Sometimes, these differences cause us to not be able to fully connect with the people in our lives. Especially when it comes to topics about spirituality and the soul.
At our practice, we are uniquely equipped to know how your mind, body, and soul are all connected and feed into one another. Therapy gives you the chance to connect with another human being who gets all the ways the soul can be weighed down by the confines of the world and its distractions.
You Can Reflect On Who You Are
Untangling the mess that we are as humans can be complex. Which makes introspection extremely difficult to do. Spirituality and counseling can go hand in hand. During sessions, you are given changes to really hone in on your thought processes. You can talk freely about your viewpoints of the world, spirituality, religion, God, nature, and the Universe.
It Helps The Mind To Become More Open
Talking about spirituality can help open the mind up to other possibilities. To let you see that greater forces are at work in the world and your place in it.
You can find greater meaning in life. When your mind is opened up to the possibility of larger things being at play, it can help you discover your purpose in life or your "why."
And it helps you discover the lessons the universe is trying to teach you. How often do you ask yourself, "Why am I going through this?" only to discover that answer later on?
It doesn't make the struggles we go through as humans any easier. However, it can help you discover the lessons life is trying to teach you about the world and yourself a little sooner.
If you are open to discussing spirituality, don't hesitate to reach out to learn more. Spirituality counseling can help you improve your mental health as well as your overall understanding of your place in this world.
