The following article discusses healing practices that incorporate spirituality as part of the recovery process for individuals with mental illness and addictions whose psychological distress is exacerbated by homelessness. Arising from both secular and sectarian models of care, the approaches featured here include empathic engagement and support, Native Hawaiian Healing, meditation and yoga, group meetings and retreats,16 Steps for Discovery and Empowerment, and Native American Indian Medicine. The reports present recommendations of caregivers from diverse religious, cultural, and ethnic communities.
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Clinical Practice, Conditions and Issues, Healing Hands Newsletter, Mental Illness