Harmony in holistic healing

Integrating pastoral care and professional counselling for improved mental health in Gaborone, Botswana

Bibliographic Data

ID22136899
AuthorsTshenolo J Madigele (0000-0003-1044-9760, University of Botswana), Tshenolo Madigele, Bakadzi Moeti (0000-0001-6590-9088, University of Botswana), Lebogang Moeti (University of Botswana)
Year2024
Volume10
Issue2
Publication date2024-12-02
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueStellenbosch Theological Journal (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2413-9459 • E-ISSN: 2413-9467
PublisherChristian Literature Fund (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.17570/stj.2024.v10n2.15
OpenAlexW4405199996
LanguageEN
Citations received1

This article examines the integration of pastoral care and professional counselling to improve mental health in Gaborone, Botswana, a city facing rising mental health issues due to rapid urbanization. It advocates for a comprehensive, culturally sensitive model that incorporates traditional healing practices, evidence-based counselling, and community engagement. Using an Integrative Humanistic and Transpersonal framework, the article identifies gaps in existing mental health services through a literature review, emphasizing the need for culturally aligned approaches. Recommendations include collaboration with local stakeholders, capacity building for pastoral caregivers, and strategies to increase community engagement and reduce stigma. The approach highlights the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit for sustainable mental health improvement in an urban setting

Economic growth · Mental health · Political science · Psychotherapist · Public relations · Sociology · Urbanization · Community Health and Development · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Resilience and Mental Health

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