Spiritual Counseling

Therapy or guidance that explores spiritual or religious beliefs as a source of strength and meaning.

In the context of addiction treatment:
Helps people reconnect with purpose, forgiveness, and hope in recovery, whether religious or not.

What to know:

  • Should be respectful of your beliefs (including if you’re agnostic or atheist).

  • Can involve prayer, meditation, values exploration, or ritual depending on the person.

Example:
A person works with a spiritual counselor to rebuild a sense of purpose after years feeling “lost” in addiction.

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