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Spiritual Care: Cracking Mental Health’s “Incurable” Barrier

October 11, 2014 By Richard C. Geiger, Christian Science Committee on Publication for Virginia

The state of Virginia is mobilizing to improve the delivery of mental health services. At the same time, and much more quietly, a new model of treatment is emerging among the field's professional ranks—the model of spiritual care. Consider: Before the year 2000, spiritual care was not generally considered proven or scientific, though a few studies suggested some potential. Since 2000, a surge of major studies have concluded that some form of spiritual care is definitely an effective Continue Reading

Photo on 3-11-15 at 2                                                                                                            As a public practitioner of Christian Science healing, I'm always struck by the Bible's consistent human record of spiritual-over-material power. The practical implications of this record are enormous in today's re-examination of health care. I also currently serve as the media and legislative contact for Christian Science in this state. As an avid hiker and outdoors lover, I particularly enjoy the hills, trees, and trails of Arlington, Virginia, my home.  Follow me here in this blog and on Twitter at @richardgeiger.
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