We know that spirituality can help us feel connected with ourselves, others, and even a higher power, but what are the specific aspects that are associated with improved healing? Researchers from the University of Missouri recruited men and women suffering from chronic health conditions to find out. Participants suffered from a range of conditions including […]
Spirituality and Self-Control
Wouldn’t it be nice if there was an easy way to have more self-control? Imagine how different our daily lives would be if we could tolerate more discomfort, increase our patience, delay gratification, and refrain from impulsive responses. All of these qualities were found to increase after subjects were primed with a spiritually oriented task […]
Forgiveness Is One Key to Unlocking Mental and Physical Wellbeing
Forgiveness has always had a place in spiritual teachings, but now there is scientific evidence that supports the claim that forgiveness can actually help increase mental and physical wellbeing. Frederick Luskin, PhD and his colleagues conducted The Stanford Forgiveness Projects and found that using a randomized controlled procedure, they were able to teach participants a […]
Can Spirituality Improve Outcomes for Traumatic Brain Injury Patients?
Spirituality can help people heal in a number of ways. But does it have any effect on traumatic brain injury? A recent study by Brigid Waldron-Perrine, PhD at Wayne State University has found that it just might. More specifically, she found that religion and spirituality may help improve the emotional and physical rehabilitation of patients […]
How You Are Changing the World
When you help someone to heal from trauma, they are not the only one who benefits. Healing is like throwing a pebble into a pond. It sends ripples out in all directions. Which is why, as the 2012 Trauma Therapy Series draws to a close, I can’t help but feel grateful… Over 7,938 practitioners, according […]