Engaging mental health services in spirituality conversations: A spirituality poster and café spirituality

Abstract

Spirituality can be an important resource for mental health recovery. Yet barriersexist in integrating spirituality into mental health services. This article describes aspirituality quality-improvement project that engaged the system using strategic spirituality dialogue. We formed an advisory committee; developed a spirituality framework/poster; facilitated dialogue among consumers, families, and mental health professionals in focus groups; and hosted a Café Spirituality. The findings highlight the need to create safe places for spirituality dialogue. © Copyright 2013 - Canadian Periodical for Community Studies Inc.