Competence 1: Intrapersonal Spirituality and Its Impact on Person-Centred Spiritual Care

In this chapter, the impact of interpersonal spirituality on person-centred care is outlined, and what is meant by intrapersonal spirituality is clarified within the context holistic nursing and midwifery (N/M) care. The essence of intrapersonal spirituality in nursing and midwifery for N/M practice is worked out by the concepts of presence, attention, availability and vulnerability. The chapter gives you as a reader the opportunity to discover your personal and intrapersonal spirituality by use of the FICA self-assessment tool.