Recovery in spirit

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to introduce a programme of workshops facilitated on inpatient wards in NSFT which promote recovery through the discussion of spiritual themes.

Design/methodology/approach

An introduction to the design principles of the workshops followed by service user narrative.

Findings

The contributions by service users demonstrate how addressing their spirituality promotes recovery.

Originality/value

This is the first time workshops on spirituality have been given a structure in a linked series of topics and then evaluated by service users.

Citation

Holmes, K. (2019), "Recovery in spirit", Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. 23 No. 2, pp. 76-80. https://doi.org/10.1108/MHSI-12-2018-0046