SPIRITUALITY PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO SELF-REFLECT

At Northwest Passage, we understand that our youth come from highly varied spiritual backgrounds and that these beliefs, whatever they may be, require our attention and respect as we help our residents explore who they are. Research shows that 90% of the world’s population engages in some manner of spiritual or religious practice and these practices can be a major means of coping with distress. Studies also show that there is a complicated, but generally beneficial interplay between mental health and spiritual beliefs/practices. At the most basic level, our curiosity and ease in inquiring and exploring this avenue with youth and families can bring comfort in and of itself.