Unit 661 Support the spiritual wellbeing of individuals

1. Understand the importance of spirituality for individuals

• 1.1 Outline different ways in which spirituality can be defined
• 1.2 Define the difference between spirituality and religion
• 1.3 Describe different aspects of spirituality
• 1.4 Explain how spirituality is an individual experience
• 1.5 Explain how spirituality defines an individual’s identity
• 1.6 Outline the links between spirituality, faith and religion
• 1.7 Explain how an individual’s current exploration of spirituality may be affected by their previous experience of spirituality, faith or religion

2. Be able to assess the spiritual needs of an individual

• 2.1 Support the individual to identify their spiritual needs and how and by whom these can be addressed
• 2.2 Identify how an individual’s emphasis on spirituality may vary at different stages of their life experience
• 2.3 Take action to ensure that the individual’s spiritual wellbeing is recognised appropriately in their care plan

3. Understand the impact of values and beliefs on own and an individual’s spiritual wellbeing

• 3.1 Analyse how your own values and beliefs may impact on others when communicating about the individual’s spiritual wellbeing
• 3.2 Identify how the values and beliefs of others may impact on the individual
• 3.3 Identify the effects on own values and beliefs when meeting the spiritual needs of individuals and others

4. Be able to support individuals’ spiritual wellbeing

• 4.1 Access resources and information to support the individual’s spiritual wellbeing
• 4.2 Contribute to the creation of an environment that enables individuals to express aspects of their spiritual wellbeing
• 4.3 Support the individual to take opportunities to explore and express themselves in ways that support their spiritual wellbeing
• 4.4 Support the individual to participate in their chosen activities to support their spiritual wellbeing
• 4.5 Access any additional expertise required to meet the individual’s spiritual needs
• 4.6 Outline the benefits of working in partnership with faith and non-religious communities to support the spiritual needs and preferences of the individual.