Social Workers must move beyond the horizon of assisting clients in meeting their physical and emotional needs and begin looking to assist client in meeting spiritual needs. Be reminded that the client names the desired spiritual need and outcome. This element is key. Spirituality has no underline agenda to change people, but only to respect others and allow them to grow positively in a nurturing and loving environment. Religion is way to understand a higher power, such as God, it is not spirituality.
Spirituality is something much more bigger, and personal.
Therefore, spirituality can be a positive in the field of social work. Yet, we must not confuse spirituality with religious dogma and political agenda. You can also write to us about any topic in Letters to the Editor.