Daily Cerebral Exercise Based on your own spiritual or religious beliefs, what do you believe about births, deaths and/or health care? Answer in your notebook.

Today’s Agenda: 3/21/14 Students will complete Daily Cerebral Exercise. TO: Differentiate between Spirituality and Religion. Closure: reflection exit slip. Students will research for Cultural and Religious Awareness Project.

Spirituality and Religion: Spirituality is the belief individuals have about themselves, connections c/ others, & relationship c/ a higher power. Atheist vs Agnostic Religion is an organized system of belief in a superhuman power or higher power. An individual’s need to find meaning and purpose in life.

To show respect for pt religion: Be a willing listener Provide support Respect religious symbols / books Allow privacy during clergy visits Refrain from imposing your own beliefs on the pt

Closure: Self-Reflection In a paragraph format answer the following question: Have you ever had someone else try to impose their beliefs on you? How did that make you feel? Were you open to the idea or were you closed to the idea? Was it a religious belief or a cultural value?