A look at the profession of Spiritual Care - Grand Rounds SJHH

Presented by: Keith Metcalfe, Danielle Slump, Bob Tees

Objectives:
To introduce grand rounds attendees to the Spiritual Care profession.
How/when to make a referral (@HHS and @SJHH)
How individuals enter the profession
What academic degree programs are commonly taken
What is involved in post-grad Spiritual Care training programs (i.e. Clinical Psycho-spiritual Education)
What value do Certified Spiritual Care Practitioners add to the healthcare experience
How can physicians and staff identify ‘spiritual distress’

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