Given the tremendous damage chemical dependency can inflict on the human spirit, a transpersonal perspective is relevant to the recovery process because it assigns importance to the development of personal meaning and life purpose. The use of a transpersonal perspective can foster hope for both providers and consumers of services, particularly during periods of recovery when people are struggling with relapse and despair, and when it appears almost impossible to surmount barriers to recovery. During these challenging times people may look to a higher power for strength and fortification however they may conceive of this power (Frankl, 1997).
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