Upcoming Courses
When Religion Gets Sick (Book Study)
When Religion Gets Sick, written by Dr. Wayne Oates, is widely regarded as one of the classics. “Sick religion” is defined by Dr. Oates as one that “hinders the basic functions of life.” In this book he uses a case history method for exploring religious pathology and addressing such questions as: When does religion get…
Read MoreSpiritual Care Implications of Integrative Mind/Body/Spirit Medicine
Peter Beucker, M.D., a former Orthopedic Surgeon shares his journey from very busy and in demand Surgeon who specialized in the removal and treatment of tumors and cancer in the extremities to pursuing a career in Integrative Mind/Body/Spirit Medicine. After studying for a PhD in Integrative Medicine, Dr. Beucker opened Mindpointe where he practices Integrative…
Read MoreSpiritual Care Research 101
In the last few years, a number of experts have argued for greater spiritual caregiver involvement in empirical research as a way to help spiritual caregivers improve the help they provide. Further, understanding and participation in empirical research in spiritual caregiving can help them make the case with administrators and other medical professionals about the…
Read MoreHolding the Boundaries: Ethics in Practice
One of the most important and problematic areas of concern in the spiritual caregivers exists within the boundaries between professionals and clients/patients. It is essential that spiritual caregivers refresh their understanding of boundaries and how to regulate them in relationships that often are intimate in nature. Clarity around these issues protect both the caregiver and…
Read MoreCreating a Caring Presence
REGISTER BY: January 8, 2019 BEGINS: January 15, 2019 Spiritual Caregivers are constantly called on to provide a caring presence with persons in all kinds of life events. In facing the stress of everyday ministry, it is helpful from time to time to review our reasons for serving others, and revisit what it means…
Read MoreIssues in Spirituality and Palliative Care
As the best practices continue to emerge in the field of Palliative Care, spiritual caregivers have much to offer. This seminar will be an opportunity to examine and discuss some of the latest developments as well as reviewing the tried and true methods. Students will earn continuing education credits discovering and reflecting on Palliative Care…
Read MoreMulti-disciplinary Cooperation in Caring for the Whole Person
Holistic medicine means consideration of the complete person, physically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually, in the management and prevention of disease. Spiritual caregivers are expert in bringing their skills and knowledge to address the spiritual issues of a patient in this effort. While medical personnel bring their expertise to the effort, ways to cooperate in caring…
Read MoreSpirituality and the “Nones”
What is it like to do ministry and care for the spiritual needs of people in a post-religious era? This course will look at our ministry in work in light of data about the state of religion and spirituality in the United States. Pew Research Studies on America and Religious Life document the rise of…
Read MoreSpiritual Care of the Traumatic Brain Injury Person and Family
This seminar, facilitated by Eddie Reynolds, M. Div., and Executive Director of the Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky, is an introduction to the world of persons with an Acquired Brain Injury, or ABI. This will acquaint you with definitions, issues, strategies, and resources to help a person and the family cope with brain injury. As…
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