Megan E.

Johnson-Lee

HW-420

Unit 9 Final Project

October 24, 2023

Inventory

1. How would you describe your spiritual or belief system, if any?

2. What role does spirituality or religion play in your daily life, if any/at all?

3. Have you had any recent significant life experiences or moments that made you feel

spiritually connected or fulfilled?

4. Do you practice any spiritual or mindfulness exercises, such as yoga, prayer, or

meditation?

5. What challenges or doubts do you have about your spirituality or belief system?

6. How do you cope with stress, anxiety, or emotional challenges?

7. Do you feel a sense of connection to something greater than yourself, whether it's a

community, nature, or a higher power?

8. Have you ever sought professional help for psychological or emotional issues, and if so,

what was your experience like?

9. Are there any unresolved traumas or significant life events that have impacted your

mental and emotional well-being?

10. How would you define your overall sense of purpose in life? Or meaning in life?

The reasons for and validity of each question:

1. This question provides an initial understanding of an individual's spiritual framework,

allowing for the identification of potential sources of support and strength.

2. Understanding the daily impact of spirituality helps gauge its significance and influence

on one's psychological well-being.

3. Life events, such as loss, trauma, or major life changes, can have profound effects on

both spirituality and psychological well-being. Recognizing these connections is

important.

4. This question identifies active engagement in practices that can promote psychological

health, stress reduction, and a sense of inner peace.

5. Understanding doubts and challenges can provide insight into their spiritual growth and

any potential sources of distress.

6. This question reveals their psychological health coping strategies, which can relate to

spirituality or other factors.

7. This question explores feelings of interconnectedness and the potential sources of support

or comfort an individual draws from.

8. This question explores their past experiences with seeking help and their attitudes

towards professional support.

9. Trauma and their past experiences can have a profound impact on psychological health

and spirituality or lack thereof giving more insight.

10. Understanding one's sense of purpose is critical for understanding both psychological

health and spirituality boundaries and ability for exploration.

Interview

 How would you describe your spiritual or belief system, if any?

 I consider myself agnostic, open to various spiritual perspectives but not

committed to any specific belief system

 What role does spirituality or religion play in your daily life, if any/at all?

 I don't practice any specific religion, but I value moments of reflection and

mindfulness as part of my daily routine.

 Have you had any recent significant life experiences or moments that made you feel

spiritually connected or fulfilled?

 Recently, I had a profound experience in nature while hiking that made me feel

deeply connected to the universe.

 Do you practice any spiritual or mindfulness exercises, such as yoga, prayer, or

meditation?

 Yes, I meditate regularly and find it helps me maintain a sense of inner peace and

clarity.

 What challenges or doubts do you have about your spirituality or belief system?

 I often struggle with questions about the existence of a higher power and the

meaning of life.

 How do you cope with stress, anxiety, or emotional challenges?

 I rely on a combination of meditation, exercise, and talking to close friends to

manage these challenges

 Do you feel a sense of connection to something greater than yourself, whether it's a

community, nature, or a higher power?

 Yes, I feel a strong connection to the beauty of nature, and I find a sense of

meaning in connecting with others through community service.

 Have you ever sought professional help for psychological or emotional issues, and if so,

what was your experience like?

  Yes, I saw a therapist for a period when I was struggling with anxiety and

depression. It was a valuable experience, and it helped me gain perspective and

coping strategies.

 Are there any unresolved traumas or significant life events that have impacted your

mental and emotional well-being?

 I experienced a significant loss in my family a few years ago, and it still affects

my emotional well-being to some extent.

 How would you define your overall sense of purpose in life? Or meaning in life?

 My sense of purpose centers around personal growth, helping others, and making

a positive impact on the world. I find meaning in learning, teaching, and making a

difference.

Assessment & Development Plan

Creating a spiritual and psychological growth development plan for the interviewee based

on their answers requires a personalized approach that considers their unique beliefs, challenges,

and goals. First and foremost, it’s important to recognize and validate their agnostic perspective

and their openness to various spiritual views. And ensure they feel their beliefs are respected. We

should also encourage and support their regular meditation practice and suggest exploring other

meditation techniques and provide resources for further learning and growth (Miller, K. 2020).

Acknowledge their doubts about the existence of a higher power and engage in open, non-

judgmental conversations to help them explore these questions and find answers that resonate

with them. Build on their existing coping strategies, which include meditation, exercise, and

talking to friends. Support their sense of connection to nature and community by encouraging

more nature-based activities and involvement in community service or social groups that align
with their values (Seward, n.d.). We’ll continue to encourage the use of professional help when

needed and make sure they know where to seek support if needed for the unresolved trauma if it

becomes a bigger issue. We’ll also help them explore their sense of purpose by identifying

concrete actions and projects that align with their values and goals. This could include

volunteering, pursuing educational opportunities, or engaging in meaningful work. Support their

exploration of spirituality without pushing them into a specific belief system by offering

resources, books, or events where they can learn more about different spiritual perspectives.

We’ll maintain regular check-ins to assess their progress and adjust the plan as needed.

Encourage them to journal their experiences and insights along their journey. We’ll encourage

them to journal throughout this process, and emphasize self-compassion and self-acceptance

throughout their growth development plan because spiritual and psychological work can be a

challenging process, and it's important to be kind to yourself. We’ll assess their development and

adjust the plan accordingly.

As a wellness professional, it is essential to respect your potential client’s autonomy and

their personal belief system. This means refraining from imposing your own beliefs, values, or

judgments on them. Our role is to guide and support them in their growth journey, not to

persuade them to adopt a particular belief system. It's crucial to ensure that the plan is aligned

with their values, choices, and goals. We must avoid any conflicts of interest that might

compromise the objectivity and integrity of our guidance. In the context of developing a growth

plan, this means being transparent about any potential conflicts. Therefore, if I as a wellness

professional have a financial interest in recommending certain spiritual practices or therapy

options, it either should be told up front, or not in their development plan. This transparency

helps maintain trust and ensures that the advice given is solely in the best interest of their well-
being. At this time, I would not recommend any changes, and would want to see how this plan

works for at least 60 days with a follow up in at least four weeks to discuss any issues, findings,

or potential changes. Since it’s a new plan, and it may take time to get into a routine it’s

important to see what may work and what may not.

 References

Seaward, B. (n.d.) “The three pillars of human spirituality.” In The ego and the soul.

http://www.brianlukeseaward.com/downloads/ego_soul.pdf

Miller, K. (2020). The science of spirituality: 16 tips to build your spiritual practice.

https://positivepsychology.com/science-of-spirituality