ABSTRACT
Spiritual beliefs and practices play an important role in the lives of millions of people worldwide, yet spirituality has been largely overlooked in the field of counseling for disabled individuals. Historically, disabled people have been seen as damaged or flawed, often unable to make choices or decisions for themselves. Modern counseling approaches to the disabled often focus on helping individuals overcome the challenges associated with functional limitations without addressing the mental, physical, and spiritual dimensions of counseling. However, spirituality has been a constant source of meaning for individuals and families facing the challenges associated with physical, cognitive, and psychiatric disabilities. Addressing spirituality as a core theme is essential to providing holistic mental health services to this diverse population.
