Assessing Spiritual Wellness (B1)
- Review evidence about the importance of religion and spirituality, and the prevalence of religious/spiritual needs, in health and human welfare
- Realize how understanding a person’s spiritual needs can assist with physical healing and psychological coping for the range of mental and physical illnesses.
- Hear experts in the field dialogue about how to implement best practices for spiritual assessment for all pastoral care delivery.
FACULTY:
Rev. George Fitchett, D.MIN., PH.D., Professor and Director of Research, Department of Religion, Health, and Human Values, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
Rev. Brian Hughes, Programs and Services Associate Professor of Palliative Care Chaplaincy, Healthcare Chaplaincy, Dallas, TX
Rev. Bruce Fenner, Endorsing Agent, Director of Endorsement, United Methodist Endorsing Agency, Nashville, TN