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Spiritual Care Special Interest Group Toolkit

Primary Author: Marilyn Tuls Halstead, Towson University, College of Health Professions

Online source of spiritual care information for oncology patients, designed to meet educational needs of oncology nurses.

Date Last Modified 04/05/2005 Website

Spiritual Care to Elderly and Dying Loved Ones

Primary Author: Kevin Quiles,

This book seeks to the provide caretakers with the necessary tools to develop a warm approach toward the experiences of a loved one, friend, or patient. It covers topics such as cancer, dementia, deep loneliness, and loss of purpose.

Date Last Modified 09/01/2009 Book

Spiritual Caregiving: Healthcare as a Ministry

Primary Author: Verna Benner Carson, Staff Builders Home Health and Hospice

"In this book, Carson and Koenig examine the state of the healthcare system with the goal of providing healthcare professionals and caregivers the inspiration and practical tools to re-claim their sense of purpose."

Chapters include:

1. Spiritual Caregiving: Healthcare as a Ministry
2. The State of the Current Healthcare System
3. Envisioning the Ideal
4. Preparation for Spiritual Caregiving
5. Providing Spiritual Care
6. Giving Spiritual Care: The Patient with Chronic Illness and Pain
7. Giving Spiritual Care: The Dying Patient
8. Spiritual Care for Special Populations
9. Nurturing the Self: Nurturing the Spirit
10. A David-and-Goliath Match: Taking On the System

Date Last Modified 05/01/2004 Book

Spiritual Dimensions of Nursing Practice

Primary Author: Verna Benner Carson, Staff Builders Home Health and Hospice

The second edition of this paperback book provides "perspectives on new research in the spiritual dimensions of nursing care, applying nursing theory to spiritual care, and addressing the spiritual needs of both nurses and patients."

Date Last Modified 10/01/2008 Book

Spiritual Needs of the Sick, Dying and Grieving

Primary Author: Douglas C. Smith,

CME course is available on CD ROM or download for purchase. Objectives of this course are for learners to:

- Identify 4 practical techniques to assess spiritual language, avoid religious prejudice, and start a conversation about belief and values.
- Understand 6 ways to create a comfortable environment and respectfully pray with clients and patients of different faiths.
- Learn calming breath meditations and guided imagery experiences that can be used with multiple faith backgrounds.
- Employ 6 inter-faith spiritual exercises to process personal loss.
- Engage the universal spiritual growth tool, A Wounded Healer Resume.
- Implement dozens of spiritual comfort tools during times of pain, end of life and grief.

Date Last Modified 10/20/2009 Continuing Education course