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Introduction
Religion and spirituality are embedded in institutions that manage and treat those who are labeled mentally ill, criminal, or deviant. Prisons, hospitals, and therapeutic environments may seem like secular spaces,…
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Religion in Prisons
Religion and spirituality are commonly used as a rehabilitation approach within institutions. It is mostly proven to be effective, however, one must keep in mind that these studies mainly consist…
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Spiritual Care in Hospitals and Psychiatric Institutions
Spiritual care in hospitals play an important role in addressing parts of suffering that medicine can not treat. Unlike therapists or doctors, chaplains are companions that see patients as a…
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Religion in Therapeutic Settings
Religion in therapy becomes hard to discuss. Research shows that most mental health professionals think religion and spirituality are important, but the majority of the have received little to no…
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Analysis Across Institutions
Across prisons, hospitals, and therapy institutions, common patterns emerge. Identity Transformation: Whether it’s through religious transformation in prison, spiritual reframing in hospitals, or finding meaning in therapy, religion constantly supports…
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Conclusion
Spirituality holds a complicated position in institutions that manage mental illness, punishment, and suffering. It has the power to heal, transform, and empower someone. Rather than determining whether religion “belongs”…