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Expanding the SPIRIT spiritual model to include altruism-based practices (SPIRIT-A) provides a culturally responsive therapeutic tool that can improve mental health outcomes, particularly for Jewish clients. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To introduce the SPIRIT-A model, which extends existing spiritual assessment frameworks by incorporating altruism-based interventions to improve mental health outcomes.

September 8, 2026Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work Social Thought

Helping others, helps ourselves: incorporating spirituality and altruism in social work practice to improve mental health in Jewish clients

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To introduce the SPIRIT-A model, which extends existing spiritual assessment frameworks by incorporating altruism-based interventions to improve mental health outcomes.
Expanded the established SPIRIT framework into SPIRIT-A by integrating altruistic motivations and actions as culturally responsive therapeutic tools.
Illustrated the practical application and ethical considerations of the model using two clinical case examples within the Jewish community.
Demonstrated that combining spiritual inquiry with intentional altruistic behavior strengthens psychological resilience, connectedness, and therapeutic engagement.
Established clinical guidelines and practice recommendations for ethically weaving cultural values and service-oriented behaviors into client-centered social work.

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Case series demonstrates enhanced therapeutic outcomes through spiritually integrated altruism in Jewish clients, suggesting a practical framework for culturally responsive psychotherapy.

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Judith T. Rosenfeld (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9fd76758e84d0ff5b45fd0 https://doi.org/10.1080/15426432.2026.2724487

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Case series demonstrates enhanced therapeutic outcomes through spiritually integrated altruism in Jewish clients, suggesting a practical framework for culturally responsive psychotherapy.

Helping others, helps ourselves: incorporating spirituality and altruism in social work practice to improve mental health in Jewish clients

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Helping others, helps ourselves: incorporating spirituality and altruism in social work practice to improve mental health in Jewish clients

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