International Network for the Study of Spirituality

This SIG focusses upon spirituality, mental health and wellbeing across diverse contexts, including in relation to study, research and practice.

The group emphasises co-creating a safe yet focussed space to reflect, explore and share skills and inspiration together.

All INSS members are welcome to join.

 NEXT EVENT

Monday 29 April 2024: 12.00—13.15 BST

Religious Disaffiliation: Subsequent experiences of life and care needs

 An online Presentation by

Maria Björkmark

Leaving a religious community may lead to significant changes in a person’s life. Dr Maria Björkmark, University Lecturer at Åbo Akademi University in Finland, will be presenting a summary of her Doctoral research highlighting the implications of religious disaffiliation for a person’s life and health, and what constitutes support and care in this context. The group will be invited to reflect upon and discuss these themes after the presentation, facilitated by Jill Buckeldee and Katja Milner

Please email m.rogers@hud.ac.uk for the Zoom link to join 

PAST EVENTS

29 January 2024.  "Meaning Making in Spirituality and Mental Health" with Katja Milner and Katie Mottram

Dr Katja Milner presented a summary of her Doctoral research on meaning making in the context of spirituality, mental health and recovery. She was joined by Katie Mottram, founder of ‘Emerging Proud’ who discussed meaning making in the context of spiritual emergence.

27th November 2023. "Finding HOPE in Existential Crisis: The role of spirituality in suicide aftercare and prevention"

with Dr Simon Jones

We welcomed Dr Simon Jones from La Trobe University, Australia, to outline his experiences of working with suicide as Programme Lead of the Hospital Outreach  Post-suicidal Engagement (HOPE) Programme in rural Australia, and the role spirituality plays in existential crisis.