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Pastoral Care in a Hospital? Absolutely.
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Through our course we will take a rather indepth look at a number of aspects of the pastoral role. It will not all be lecture; we'll use role play and small group discussions regularly as we explore the various roles of chaplain, patient, nurse, and physician.

Our evenings will be organized around the following:

     A chaplain holding a patients hand
  

Introduction

  • The Importance and Uniqueness of Chaplaincy
  • The Privileged Role of the Chaplain
  • Sharing experiences of hospitalizations
  • Learning to offer comfort to those who are hurting

Listening

  • Suggestions for Visiting the Sick
  • Empathetic Listening

Feelings

  • Three Pastoral Conversations
  • Feelings vs. Facts
  • Points to Ponder in Relating to Patients


Spirituality & Healthcare

  • Pastoral Conversation
  • Offering Prayer during a visit
  • Sample Prayers
  • Hospital duty is not always happy
  • Spiritual Assessment and Journey


 

Spirituality

  • Pastoral conversation
  • Spiritual Needs & Resources
  • Pastoral Visit
  • Healing ­ what does it mean?
  • Dying and Death--the spiritual perspective
  • Death and Dying in various traditions
  • Visiting with a dying patient

Final Notes

  • The Chaplain’s Hat
  • Opening a visit (suggestions)
  • Closing a visit (suggestions)
  • Small Group practice
  • Opportunities for service
  • Graduation

 


 
 

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