Art, Objects, and Beautiful Stories: A "New" Approach to Spiritual Care

J Pastoral Care Counsel. 2017 Jun;71(2):91-97. doi: 10.1177/1542305017703126.

Abstract

The use of story, and the use of art or various arts-based techniques have become popular in a number of helping professions, including spiritual care. There remains a gap in the literature, however, in which an approach comprised of both story and art or objects is explored. This paper addresses this gap by discussing the experience, theory, benefits, and technique of combining story and art or object-based techniques for the provision of spiritual care.

Keywords: Spiritual care; art; chaplaincy; new approach; story.

MeSH terms

  • Art*
  • Humans
  • Pastoral Care*
  • Spirituality*