Caring for the whole person.

The body is not merely a support for life. It continually takes part in our experiences, limits, possibilities and ways of relating to the world.

Caring for the biological dimension means recognizing the body's needs and developing habits that support health and quality of life, respecting each person's conditions and, when needed, with referral to legally qualified professionals.

The Soul dimension concerns how a person perceives themselves, interprets experiences, recognizes emotions, organizes thoughts, draws on inner resources and responds to different situations in life.

Developing the Soul does not mean eliminating every difficult emotion. It means expanding awareness, flexibility, resources and possible responses.

We are shaped and continually influenced by the relationships we build.

Healthy bonds can offer belonging, support, learning, responsibility and opportunities for growth.

At the same time, relationships may also call for boundaries, reorganization and, in certain situations, protection.

The spiritual dimension involves questions of meaning in life, purpose, values, transcendence, hope, connection, belonging and relationships with others and the community. For those who have faith, it also includes their relationship with God or the transcendent, according to their own tradition, understanding and freedom of conscience.

For Embaixada da Família®, spirituality is important to an integral understanding of the person.

For some people, faith and spirituality can be coping resources (religious and spiritual coping), helping them deal with loss, change and adversity, with no guarantee of results.

We welcome people of different beliefs as well as those with no religious affiliation. Healthy spirituality does not mean religious imposition, guilt or coercion.

We do not use spirituality as the sole explanation for human suffering, nor as an improper substitute for professional care.