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49 Ways to Provide Spiritual Care When There is No Chaplain Primary Author: Donald Koepke, Center for Spirituality and Aging List of activity ideas, particularly helpful for use in long-term care communities. Date Last Modified 12/31/2002 On-the-job tool, Other

Checklist: Improving the Quality of Spiritual Care as a Dimension of Palliative Care Primary Author: GWish Checklist based on the recommendations from the report of the Consensus Conference on Improving the Quality of Spiritual Care as a Dimension of Palliative Care. The checklist helps you compare your institution's spiritual care practices with the recommendations, and determine areas for improvement. Date Last Modified 07/08/2009 Exercise, Other

Offering Spiritual Support for Family or Friends Primary Author: Caring Connections PDF brochure for friends and family providing spiritual support for someone living with an illness. Offers suggestions for how to speak with and support someone, along with helpful questions to ask. Date Last Modified 01/01/2007 Other, Article

Religion, Spirituality and Public Health: Research, Applications, and Recommendations Primary Author: Harold G. Koenig, Duke University Medical Center Testimony to Subcommittee on Research and Science Education of the U.S. House of Representatives on September 18, 2008. This report reviews original research published in social, psychological, behavioral, nursing and medical journals since the 1800s that has examined relationships between religion/spirituality (R/S) and the health of individuals and populations. I describe (1) the prevalence of religious beliefs and practices in United States; (2) the increasing stress in America and negative effects on physical health; (3) the role R/S play in coping with stress and physical illness; (4) the relationships between religious involvement, stress, and depression; (5) the relationships between religion, substance abuse, and health behaviors; (6) the relationships between religion and physical health; (7) the impact on need for medical care and use of health services; and (8) the effects on community resiliency following natural disasters and acts of terrorism. Date Last Modified 08/18/2009 Article, Other