Religion & Spirituality

Dr. Holly Oxhandler teaches us about the Namaste Theory. Her work led to a grant looking at religion and spirituality preparedness in social work education.

Read the full article about Namaste Theory and a grant from the Spencer Foundation here.

Check out this news story featuring Dr. Oxhandler's research on the intersection of mental health and religion/spirituality.

Follow Dr. Oxhandler's research on her website hollyoxhandler.com.

Dr. Oxhandler appeared on Baylor's podcast The Good Neighbear. Hear that episode here: Faculty, Mental Health and Social Work.

Publications around spirituality:

• Religion and spirituality among young adults with severe mental illness
• Religion and Spirituality in Master of Social Work Education: Past, Present, and Future Considerations
• Client Attitudes toward Integrating Religion and Spirituality in Mental Health Treatment: Scale Development and Client Responses