SPIRITUAL SUPPORT
There are times in our lives when we become
more aware of our spiritual needs and look for spiritual support.
Spirituality often involves the search for meaning and purpose in our
lives. This inner work can often be very difficult. We can find
ourselves struggling with challenging questions and painful situations.
We may find ourselves needing spiritual support as we strive for greater
clarity, better understanding and increased comfort.One of those times is whenever we are dealing with death and dying, grief and loss. This is when hospice spiritual care can be of great assistance. Regardless of how you define your own spirituality, a specially trained hospice Spiritual Counselor will provide the kind of support you request, while also respecting your personal beliefs and traditions, and those of your family.
- The Spiritual Counselor can offer assistance through empathic listening, readings from sacred texts, life review, prayer and guided imagery. Spiritual support is scheduled as requested by the patient and family, and will always be provided in a caring and compassionate manner.
- The Spiritual Counselor, if requested, will coordinate spiritual support (e.g., sacramental ministry, pastoral visitation) for the patient and family with their own local religious community.
- The Spiritual Counselor will officiate, if requested, at memorial/funeral services, as scheduling permits. These services will be planned with the family in order to best honor the patient, as well as provide comfort and meaning for family and friends.
