Spiritual Wellness
60 Minutes
Resource Review(minus 15 minutes if completed before class)
Until Our Spirits Meet Again
Breathing Exercise
Guided Discussion
Writing Exercise
Closing Thoughts and Evaluations
Participants will be able to:
Read and discuss perspectives from the National Alliance of Mental Illness about the mental health benefits of religion and spirituality
Analyze how characters' values and beliefs impact their mental health and wellness
Draw conclusions about protagonists and demonstrate empathy through reflection and discussion
Create connections between their own personal beliefs and values and their mental wellness
"Spiritual Wellness" invites participants to explore the connection between spirituality and mental well-being through an experimental film following a young man’s journey with the spirit of his late father. To deepen their understanding, participants will first read and reflect on an overview of the mental health benefits of religion and spirituality. After watching the film, they will engage in guided reflection and discussion, examining the perspectives of the characters. The session concludes with a personal exploration of their own values and beliefs, considering how these elements support their mental health and overall well-being.
Note: This class includes supplementary materials that can be completed at the start of class or assigned as homework. If assigned as homework, the class duration may be approximately 15 minutes shorter.
topics covered
Grief and Loss, Mental Wellness
aom nutrients
Empathy, Deep-Rooted Values
casel sel
Social awareness
wellness wheel
Spiritual
identities
Indigenous, Man / male, Adult
film style
Experimental
