KMAN Publication Inc. (KMANPUB) Journal of Assessment and Research in Applied Counseling (JARAC) 6 Serial Number 20 2024 03 01 The Impact of Spirituality on Emotional Healing: A Qualitative Perspective The Impact of Spirituality on Emotional Healing: A Qualitative Perspective 225 233 10.61838/kman.jarac.6.1.25 EN Journal Article 2024 01 03 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong>Objective:</strong> This study aimed to explore the impact of spirituality on emotional healing, examining how spiritual practices, beliefs, and social contexts contribute to individuals' emotional recovery processes.</p> <p><strong>Methods and Materials: </strong>A qualitative research design was employed, utilizing semi-structured interviews with 33 participants from Canada. Participants were selected based on their self-identified spiritual practices and experiences of emotional healing. Data were analyzed using NVivo software, and theoretical saturation was achieved through in-depth exploration of participants' narratives. The study focused on identifying key themes related to the role of spirituality in emotional well-being.</p> <p><strong>Findings: </strong>The study revealed five main themes: 1) Spiritual practices as coping mechanisms, including prayer, meditation, and scripture reading; 2) Transformation through spiritual insight, such as increased self-awareness and forgiveness; 3) Emotional healing in social-spiritual contexts, involving community support and shared testimonies; 4) Spiritual identity and emotional resilience, highlighting the role of a stable spiritual self in navigating emotional challenges; and 5) Challenges in spiritual healing, including spiritual doubt and conflicts with secular norms. Participants consistently reported that spiritual practices facilitated emotional regulation, provided meaning, and contributed to post-traumatic growth, while some also expressed difficulties with negative religious experiences.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Spirituality plays a significant role in emotional healing, offering coping mechanisms, emotional resilience, and a transformative sense of purpose. However, its impact is complex, as negative spiritual experiences may also hinder emotional recovery. Practitioners should adopt a flexible, person-centered approach to integrating spirituality into emotional healing processes.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> https://journals.kmanpub.com/index.php/jarac/article/download/3891/6644