Davis, Pcs M Div, Jolly

Hospice Pastoral Counseling and Chaplaincy Educational Training Program Davis, Pcs M Div, Jolly

Publisher Marketing: This Hospice Pastoral Counseling and Chaplaincy Educational Training Program and Manual takes into account the considerations typically associated with such a vocation. This program outline a system meant to train and equip those qualified with the passion, heart, and courage to walk the final journey on this earth with individuals who face life threaten and terminal illnesses, which is identify as Hospice Chaplains. Incorporating a conception of certain spiritual, psychological, and cultural principles, I ve used a general straightforward approach in an effort to create a thorough yet accessible resource. The program first identifies Objectives for General Orientation and for Introduction to Chaplaincy. Here, it is emphasized that pastoral care with its focus on both healing and spiritual development plays an important role in the health of older adults in care settings. Taking into account Reactions to Death in our Society, it is noted the likely components of Spiritual Suffering such as insomnia and hopelessness. Then it is asserted how reflection might provide a powerful tool for a patient or a family member seeking to understand change during illness. Given that a hospice or Extended Care Facility setting might include residents of diverse religious and spiritual cultures, it is conceived that interventions of meaning and purpose meant to respect an individual s right to believe and worship according to his or her own convictions. As we proceed it is necessary to address procedures for Ministering in the Workplace with a list of Ten Spiritual Care Interventions essentially marrying spiritual and psychological aspects. The concluding section of this training program provides a selection of Practicums and Verbatim exercises and chaplaincy clinical field supervision. Then finally a discussion of the procedures for Certification through HPCEP and its Affiliates. In conclusion, it is our desire that the many hours of labor, prayer and spiritual guidance, which was placed in completing this project, will continue to be a valuable resorts and tool throughout the ages to come, for equipping Chaplains, Ministers and Caregivers with heart and passion to serve those facing terminal illnesses."