How I Draw on Faith in Hard Times
A spiritually integrated worksheet identifying supportive religious coping, spiritual struggles, available spiritual resources and a plan to use them.
1-page fillable PDF · US Letter (prints on A4) · Spiritually integrated
- Approach / concern
- Faith & Spiritual
- Technique
- Spiritually integrated
- Format
- Fillable PDF, 1 page (US Letter / A4)
- Access
- Pro and Advanced plans (3-day free trial)
- For
- Licensed clinicians to use with clients
- Updated
- October 2026
Key facts
What is the How I Draw on Faith in Hard Times?
Religious coping can be positive (seeking spiritual support, benevolent reappraisal) or negative (spiritual discontent, punishing reappraisal). Both relate to mental health outcomes.
Why it works
Pargament et al. (1998) identified patterns of positive and negative religious coping and their links to adjustment. Spiritually integrated psychotherapy addresses both resources and struggles (Pargament, 2007).
When to use it
- Clients for whom faith is important
- Illness, grief and crisis
- Spiritual struggles
- Faith-based settings
How to use it in session
- Explore supportive coping.
- Name struggles.
- Identify resources.
- Plan use.
- Revisit.
Clinician tips
- Respect all traditions and none.
- Don’t impose spiritual practices.
- Consult faith leaders with consent.
Worked example
Sharing with clients
Members can download the PDF to print or email, or copy a private client link from the download box. Your client opens the link and downloads the worksheet on any device. No client account is needed, and nothing your client writes is stored on TherapyAid.
Frequently asked questions
Is it okay to feel angry with God?
Many people experience spiritual anger during hard times; it can be explored safely in therapy.
Do I have to be religious for this?
No. Spirituality includes meaning, connection and values beyond religion.
References
Pargament, K. I., Smith, B. W., Koenig, H. G., & Perez, L. (1998). Patterns of positive and negative religious coping with major life stressors. Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, 37(4), 710-724.
Pargament, K. I. (2007). Spiritually integrated psychotherapy: Understanding and addressing the sacred. Guilford Press.
This worksheet is an educational tool for use by, or under the guidance of, a licensed or registered mental-health professional. It is not a diagnostic instrument or a substitute for clinical judgement. If a client is in crisis in Canada, call or text 9-8-8 or call 9-1-1.
