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Spiritual Care
Spiritual care supports the emotional and spiritual well-being of individuals facing health challenges, grief, or life transitions. It offers comfort, hope, and meaning through listening, prayer, cultural rituals, and compassionate presence.
For the Navajo (Diné) people, spiritual care plays a vital role in healing by nurturing harmony (hózhó) and connection to the Creator, the natural world, and community.
Spiritual care rooted in Navajo culture honors core principles:
Healing is about restoring balance in body, mind, and spirit. Spiritual care practices support this harmony through prayer, song, and sacred rituals.
Care involves family, clan, and community connections. Spiritual caregivers engage respectfully with families to support shared traditions and values.
Every action reflects our journey toward harmony. Spiritual care encourages peaceful choices, acceptance, and understanding.
Spiritual care services may include:
Offering prayers and blessings tailored to your cultural and spiritual needs.
Supporting and coordinating with traditional healers, blessing ceremonies, and sacred rites.
Providing a loving, respectful presence during difficult times.
Helping connect families for shared healing and support.
Encouraging settings that foster reflection, meditation, and spiritual connection.
Spiritual care offers:
Comfort in times of stress and uncertainty.
Strength through connection to faith and tradition.
Support for the whole person beyond physical symptoms.
Collaboration with medical care to enhance healing.
Spiritual care is available in hospitals, hospice, nursing homes, and community settings. If you wish to include spiritual care in your health plan or during life transitions, ask your healthcare provider or community spiritual leader to connect you with experienced spiritual caregivers familiar with Navajo practices.
Spiritual care nurtures the sacred balance of life. Embracing Navajo values, it creates a path toward healing, peace, and lasting connection.
