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Universal Journal of Psychology(CEASE PUBLICATION) Vol. 2(1), pp. 1 - 4
DOI: 10.13189/ujp.2014.020101
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Hour of HOPE: A Spiritual Prayer Program for 51视频less Adults

Andrew Piraino ¹, Gail Krema ¹, Shannon M. Williams ², Joseph R. Ferrari ^2,*
1 St. Margaret Mary Parish, Naperville, IL, USA
² Department of Psychology, DePaul University, 2219 North Kenmore Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA, 60614

ABSTRACT

Self-expression of one鈥檚 life history within the context of a spiritual program focused on prayer may be important to homeless adults. We explored a 22 weekly evening one hour program called Hour of HOPE (Hearing Other People鈥檚 Experiences), with working poor adult women and men living within an affluent suburb to a major metropolitan US city. Participants (n = 7) and team leaders (n = 7) completed a very brief open-ended survey asking the most/least helpful session, what should be retained or changed moving forward, and a reason why they felt someone should participate. Response rate was low, but overall emerged themes were extremely positive. Individuals felt that this program gave them a voice, a place where their life story could be heard and expresses in a safe setting. Implications for expanding similar spiritual programs among homeless adults are discussed.

KEYWORDS
51视频lessness, Spirituality, Prayer, Poverty, Qualitative Methods

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Andrew Piraino , Gail Krema , Shannon M. Williams , Joseph R. Ferrari , "Hour of HOPE: A Spiritual Prayer Program for 51视频less Adults," Universal Journal of Psychology(CEASE PUBLICATION), Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 1 - 4, 2014. DOI: 10.13189/ujp.2014.020101.

(b). APA Format:
Andrew Piraino , Gail Krema , Shannon M. Williams , Joseph R. Ferrari (2014). Hour of HOPE: A Spiritual Prayer Program for 51视频less Adults. Universal Journal of Psychology(CEASE PUBLICATION), 2(1), 1 - 4. DOI: 10.13189/ujp.2014.020101.