This presentation will be offered as a live, virtual session and recorded for viewing for those who cannot attend the live session. The live session will occur on August 27th and an email discussion among participants and facilitator shall take place during the following 7 days. Two hours of Continuing Education can be earned.

Participants will review best practice resources and share experiences in the use of self in
providing spiritual care.

This workshop will offer suggestions for medical staff support and invite sharing of best practices.

90-minute recorded presentation by Rev. Denise Massey, Ph.D., and Rev. Rick Underwood, D.
Min.
This workshop was presented at the 2021 APC Virtual Convention.

In “When Religion Gets Sick” Dr. Wayne Oates uses a case history method for exploring religious pathology. This seminar will review several chapters and reflect on the meaning and consequences of “sick religion.”

Deep connection leads to better care as patient and nurse connect in what some refer to as the sacred space of the bedside. The workshop introduces this model as an effective method of care that has proven to be satisfying to nurses as they take a fresh approach to their role as servant leaders.

Participants in this seminar will read, reflect on, and discuss spiritual care empirical research articles, both qualitative and quantitative to understand and apply learnings. Led by an experienced author, researcher and practitioner, the collaborative learning experience will arm spiritual caregivers with the knowledge to fully understand, appreciate, and apply research concepts and conclusions to their work.

When times of threat and uncertainty come, it can be challenging to know what to do or how to help, Dr. Baldwin provides a guide and map for how to understand the human threat-response system, how we connect in times of safety, and how to provide wise and informed leadership during and after threat and trauma events.

Participants in this seminar will read, reflect on, and discuss spiritual care empirical research articles, both qualitative and quantitative to understand and apply learnings. Led by an experienced author, researcher and practitioner, the collaborative learning experience will arm spiritual caregivers with the knowledge to fully understand, appreciate, and apply research concepts and conclusions to their work.

Join Tommy Tredway – CBIS, NLP Practitioner, Hypnotist, in a discussion about Setting & Accomplishing Goals 

In this honest Advent devotional best-selling progressive Christian author, John Pavlovitz reminds us that God came to meet us in the low places of our lives – and that Jesus continues to come low this Advent season: when we live humbly, when we seek forgiveness, in our grief and suffering, when we act on behalf of someone else, when we pray.

Join Rabbi Gaylia Rooks as she makes a brief presentation about the meaning and practice of Hanukkah with time for Q & A

Humor has existed since the beginning of humankind. If used appropriately, humor can enhance the effectiveness of counseling and therapy. We will begin with exploring the basic theories related to humor and its functions in counseling and therapy

While many counseling interventions require advanced training and certification, others are quite accessible to a wider audience and could be useful tools in the chaplain’s repertoire. This course will focus on understanding and developing the skills and techniques involved in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, for enhancing chaplaincy strategies and interventions.

Spiritual Caregivers are always in search of cutting-edge tools for self-care and stress management for clients, patients, and staff.  With three live and recorded virtual sessions, participants will learn the basic recipe for tapping (EFT) as well as the latest research on WHY and HOW it works.

Spiritual CareGivers are always exploring new ways to connect with and care for clients, patients, and staff.  During the pandemic, the challenge to be creative has never been more needed. This seminar will stimulate innovation and creative thinking as it applies to spiritual care, spirituality, and self-care.

Throughout the last six months, spiritual caregivers of all types have been overloaded with stress. The results of the pandemic for some has been a loss of a job.  For others, the challenge of supporting those experiencing the trauma of change and loss has been overwhelming.

The Color of Compromise is both enlightening and compelling, telling a history we either ignore or just do not know. Equal parts painful and inspirational, it details how the American church has helped create and maintain racist ideas and practices. You will be guided in thinking through concrete solutions for improved race relations and a racially inclusive church.

Dina Carroll, Spiritual Care Program Coordinator, Hosparus Health, Louisville and Southern Indiana brings years of experience as a spiritual caregiver, spiritual director, and Licensed Pastoral Counselor to bear as she facilitates this seminar.