An Introduction. The Psychology of Spirituality is an accessible book that introduces the relationship between spirituality and psychology. The author sets out what spirituality is, the values it represents and how it can contribute to mental health and wellbeing. He then illustrates how knowledge of spirituality can provide a deeper understanding of peoples problems and can help them develop resilience and aid recovery. With reference to a new holistic or psycho-spiritual paradigm, the book then covers stages of spiritual development from having natural spiritual awareness in early childhood to the waning of interest in later childhood