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Comfort in the Midst of Grief: A Spiritual Care Journey

AJN Off the Charts

A mother’s grief. Photo by Khamkéo Vilaysing on Unsplash As a member of the spiritual care team, I received a request one morning to visit Ms. She was grieving and in deep emotional and spiritual distress, and I had no answer that could bring her solace. It was evident that the bond between Ms. ” Ms.

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The Nature of Suffering: BJ Miller and Naomi Saks

GeriPal

Though his narrow definition of suffering as injured or threatened personhood has been critiqued , the central concept was a motivating force for many of us to enter the fields of geriatrics and palliative care, Eric and I included. Today we talk about suffering in the many forms we encounter in palliative care. Pain Manag Nurs.

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How Can A Chaplain Help A Patient Who Is Non-Religious?

Seasons Hospice

In a hospice or hospital setting, a chaplain is often seen as a religious figure who offers spiritual support and guidance to patients and their families. The truth is that chaplains are trained to provide support and comfort to all patients, regardless of their religious beliefs or background.