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The Rebirth of the Clinic Primary Author: Daniel P. Sulmasy, University of Chicago This book "explores the nature of illness and healing, focusing on health care's rich history as a spiritual practice and on the human dignity of the patient...[Sulmasy] describes empirical research on the effects of spirituality on health, including scientific studies of the healing power of prayer, emphasizing that there are reasons beyond even promising research data to attend to the souls of patients. Finally, Sulmasy devotes special attention and compassion to the care of people at the end of life, incorporating the stories of several of his patients". Date Last Modified 05/03/2006 Book

Healthcare and Spirituality Primary Author: Stephen P. Kliewer, Oregon Health and Science University This is an introductory textbook that emphasizes the need to integrate spiritual issues in the process of healthcare. It uses the biopsychosocial model and includes chapters on: - Healing, cure, and the whole person - Toward a model of integration - Exploring spirituality - The impact of spirituality - The objectives of integrating spirituality and medicine - Spiritual assessment - Spiritual interventions Date Last Modified 12/31/2005 Book

Faith and Mental Health: Religious Resources for Healing Primary Author: Harold G. Koenig, Duke University Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health Published by Templeton Press, this book covers: - Research on the relationship between religion and positive emotions, psychiatric illnesses, and severe and persistent mental disorders - Ways in which religion has influenced mental health historically, and how it now and in the future can be involved with mental health - A comprehensive description and categorization of Christian and non-Christian faith-based organizations that provide mental health resources - Resources for religious professionals and faith communities on how to design effective programs Date Last Modified 09/01/2005 Book

Peace in the Storm: Meditations on Chronic Pain and Illness Primary Author: Mareen Pratt, This book contains scripture verses, meditations and prayers related to specific aspects of living with chronic pain and illness. It includes topics such as "Having a Bad Day," "Where Is God?", and "How much pain can I take?" The author writes from her own experience living with lupus. Date Last Modified 05/01/2005 Book

Spirituality, health, and wholeness: an introductory guide for health care Primary Author: Henry H. Lamberton, Loma Linda School of Medicine Textbook that explores the principles of spiritual care as applied to clinical practice. Intended to help clinicians learn to respond effectively and appropriately to spiritual needs in a health care setting. It includes chapters on: - A model of whole person care - Exploring the mind, body, and spirit connection - Spirituality and coping with trauma - Faith, illness, and meaning - Spiritual care: basic principles - Spiritual care of the dying and bereaved - Intercultural engagement in healthcare - Working with difficult patients Date Last Modified 08/18/2004 Book