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Healing Spirits: The Intersection of Chaplaincy and Ethics

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Chaplaincy and spiritual care are essential components of healthcare, addressing the physical, spiritual, mental, and social aspects of a person’s life. Providing spiritual support to patients, families, and staff during times of illness, crisis, or loss acknowledges the human element and the challenges faced in healthcare. Chaplains play a crucial role in offering emotional and spiritual guidance while respecting diverse religious beliefs and values. They also navigate unique ethical dilemmas inherent to their profession.

Our guests in this episode include:

  • LaVera Crawley, System Vice President for Spiritual Care at CommonSpirit Health.
  • Reverend Donna Allen, Manager of Chaplain Services at a hospital with three campuses in the Bay Area. 
  • Trace Haythorn, Chaplain and former Executive Director and CEO of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education

    • Additional resources relating to or referenced in this episode:

    • Ethical Conflicts in Healthcare Chaplaincy: Results of an Exploratory Survey Among Protestant Chaplains in Switzerland, Germany, and Austria
    • The Art of Spiritual Companionship, Oneing
    • The Role of the Healthcare Chaplain: A Literature Review 
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