Carrying Stillness

Jacquetta GomesJacquetta Gomes, a Fire Services Chaplain in the UK writes, “Every time I serve as a chaplain I learn and this helps me develop my Buddhist practice, which in turn assists my role as a fire chaplain.”

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Moral Injury Certificate Program – Fall 2024

Moral Injury Certificate Program

The Moral Injury Certificate Program course is designed to increase participants’ knowledge of trauma, moral distress, and moral injury, drawing from research and work in various disciplines. These disciplines include the fields of social work, psychology, spiritual care, mental health counseling, religion, and arts and healing. This course will run from September 30 – December 20, 2024. The registration deadline is September 15, 2024

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The unique toll of being a spiritual leader today

The unique toll of being a spiritual leader todayClergy, chaplains and other spiritual leaders play vital roles in their communities, from celebrating life’s most joyous moments to offering comfort and guidance in the face of tragedy. However, the personal toll of this work on spiritual leaders can be immense, including burnout, trauma and health challenges — and often goes unacknowledged.

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Chaplain’s Professional Handbook

Chaplain's Professional Handbook
An accomplished author, Dr. Shimba has penned numerous books that traverse various disciplines. His literary repertoire includes works on law, religion, finance, and other pertinent subjects. Through his writings, he has not only shared knowledge but also inspired and enlightened countless readers. Here, he writes a professional handbook for Chaplains.

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Caring for Muslim Patients Handbook – 4th Edition

Islamic Council of VictoriaThe Islamic Council of Victoria announces the release of the fourth edition of their handbook Caring for Muslim Patients. This handbook for healthcare professionals and providers covers information on hospital chaplaincy for Muslim patients, guidelines on caring for Muslim patients, and an outline of the Islamic approach to palliative care and end-of-life challenges.

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ISPEC© Training Course ~ Livestream: July 11-12

ISPEC© Training Course ~ Livestream: July 11-12The ISPEC© course is designed around the Generalist Specialist model of professional spiritual care, in which clinicians (generalists) collaborate with spiritual care specialists (e.g., board-certified chaplains). The ability to integrate spiritual care into health settings as a standard part of whole person care necessarily involves a collaborative effort by clinicians and chaplains working together to provide spiritual care to patients and families. This course provides a unique opportunity for clinician and chaplain pairs from the same health setting to learn how to integrate spiritual care into patient care throughout their organisation.

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