Faith Integrated Care: Perspectives of Christian Occupational Therapists in Mental Health Practice

Spirituality is recognized as an essential component of person-centered occupational therapy. This study examined how Christian occupational therapists provided faith-integrated care to clients with mental health needs. Using a qualitative phenomenological design five themes emerged: a cautious approach to spirituality, perseverance in spiritual connections, methods for faith-integration, the impact of spiritual inter­ventions, and work as a calling. Findings highlight practices including spiritual assessment, therapeutic use of self, faith-based coping strategies, religious routines and activities, and skill-building. Results indicate a need for greater emphasis on spirituality in occupational therapy education, professional development, and further research on integrating spirituality into practice.