The Chaplain's Compass

In this episode, we connect with Gudrun Ernstson (Sweeden) and Remy Jacobs (Netherlands) about their experiences with chaplaincy in their countries, and what they learned at the 2024 European Network of Healthcare Chaplaincy consultation. We discuss the impact of trauma on our work and the importance of self-care.

Gudrun Ernstson has been a healthcare chaplain for 24 years, serving at an emergency hospital and a children's hospital in Sweden. In her work, she cares for patients, relatives, and hospital staff.

Remy Jacobs served as a Catholic priest in the parish for 8 years before becoming a chaplain, caring for older adults. He lives in Rotterdam with his partner Richard.

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Learn more about chaplaincy at https://www.chaplaincynow.com/ and the association of professional chaplains at https://www.apchaplains.org/

Meet Patricia (Kim) Palmer, Maureen Shelton and Jennifer Mascaro! In this episode, we delve into Cognitively Based Compassion Training (CBCT®) and Compassion-Centered Spiritual Health (CCSH®), and how they can inform and transform chaplaincy practice.

Note: We had some technical issues with Maureen Shelton's sound, and unfortunately were unable to capture the important pieces that she said. However, we plan on having a follow up episode with those with Cognitively-Based Compassion Training®, Compassion-Centered Spiritual Health (CCSH®) where Maureen can lend her voice again, but this time for all to hear.

Maureen has some excellent podcast episodes on Compassion-Centered Spiritual Health (CCSH) under the Podcast section of Events | Emory University | Atlanta GA.

Read more about CBCT® at CBCT® | Cognitively-Based Compassion Training - Emory University and in the article below. Membership with the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) includes access to the Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy.

The reference for the article in this Podcast is the following: Mascaro, J. S., Florian, M. P., Brauer, E., Palmer, P. K., Ash, M. J., Shelton, M., … Grant, G. H. (2024). A mixed-method evaluation of implementation determinants for chaplain intervention in a hospital setting. Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy, 30(3), 226–244. https://doi.org/10.1080/08854726.2024.2323375

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Instagram: @alicetremaine (Alice) @researchchaplain (John)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicetremaine/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaplainbetz/

Leave us a message at the Chaplain's Compass phone number: 502-536-7508

Learn more about chaplaincy at https://www.chaplaincynow.com/ and the association of professional chaplains at https://www.apchaplains.org/

In this episode, Chaplain (Colonel) Mark Lee and Chaplain (Colonel) Ibraheem Raheem share the unique role of chaplains in the military as well as the unique aspects of the Army's CPE program, including leadership skills and speaking truth to power.

Connect with Alice and John on social media:

Instagram: @alicetremaine (Alice) @researchchaplain (John)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicetremaine/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaplainbetz/

Leave us a message at the Chaplain's Compass phone number: 502-536-7508

Learn more about chaplaincy at https://www.chaplaincynow.com/ and the association of professional chaplains at https://www.apchaplains.org/

In this episode, Stephen Lewis, a board-certified chaplain at UC San Diego Health and co-convener of the Transforming Chaplaincy Psychedelic Care Network, discusses the use of psychedelics in spiritual care and mental health. He shares his personal journey into chaplaincy and his interest in psychedelics, highlighting the transformative and mystical experiences reported by participants in research studies. Lewis addresses common misconceptions about psychedelics and explains the substances being studied, such as synthetic psilocybin, MDMA, LSD, and ketamine. He also discusses the role of chaplains in psychedelic-assisted therapies and the training available for chaplains interested in this emerging field.

As mentioned in the episode:

Georgia Public Broadcasting documentary of Emory University psilocybin study: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlr9GBx5Q44

 To join the Transforming Chaplaincy Psychedelic Care Network, fill out this form and you'll be added to the contact list for updates and invitations to their monthly meetings: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XFEkcDwrUpQb-SNoJo4bHZ7kd04L971k_oqaWZHDE7c/edit

To contact Steve Lewis with questions: [email protected]

Connect with Alice and John on social media:

Instagram: @alicetremaine (Alice) @researchchaplain (John)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicetremaine/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaplainbetz/

Leave us a message at the Chaplain's Compass phone number: 502-536-7508

This podcast can count towards CE credit for BCCI certified chaplains under Methodology 1- Attending Educational Events. Each 15-minutes = .25 CE's.

Learn more about chaplaincy at https://www.chaplaincynow.com/ and the association of professional chaplains at https://www.apchaplains.org/Learn more about chaplaincy at https://www.chaplaincynow.com/ and the association of professional chaplains at https://www.apchaplains.org/

Do you ever get nervous when patients or care recipients bring up politics? In this episode, we talk with Nicholas Collura, Director of the Radius Program at MIT, and the author of "When Patients Talk Politics: Opportunities for Recontextualizing Ministerial Theory and Practice." Nicholas helps us reframe expressions about politics into opportunities for spiritual assessment.

Connect with Alice and John on social media:

Instagram: @alicetremaine (Alice) @researchchaplain (John)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicetremaine/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaplainbetz/

Leave us a message at the Chaplain's Compass phone number: 502-536-7508

This podcast can count towards CE credit for BCCI certified chaplains under Methodology 1- Attending Educational Events. Each 15-minutes = .25 CE's.

Learn more about chaplaincy at https://www.chaplaincynow.com/ and the association of professional chaplains at https://www.apchaplains.org/Learn more about chaplaincy at https://www.chaplaincynow.com/ and the association of professional chaplains at https://www.apchaplains.org/

In this episode, we interview Stacy Auld, Chair of the Commission of Certification at BCCI, about the new rubric for chaplaincy board certification. Stacy talks about her journey to chaplaincy, her role with the Commission of Certification, and changes to the board certification process.

Connect with Alice and John on social media:

Instagram: @alicetremaine (Alice) @researchchaplain (John)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicetremaine/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaplainbetz/

Leave us a message at the Chaplain's Compass phone number: 502-536-7508

This podcast can count towards CE credit for BCCI certified chaplains under Methodology 1- Attending Educational Events. Each 15-minutes = .25 CE's. Learn more about chaplaincy at https://www.chaplaincynow.com/ and the association of professional chaplains at https://www.apchaplains.org/

Welcome to the first episode of The Chaplain's Compass! Get acquainted with co-hosts Alice Tremaine and John Betz, and their hopes for the podcast in this introductory episode.

Connect with Alice and John on social media:

Instagram: @alicetremaine (Alice) @researchchaplain (John)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicetremaine/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaplainbetz/

Leave us a message at the Chaplain's Compass phone number: 502-536-7508

This podcast can count towards CE credit for BCCI certified chaplains under Methodology 1- Attending Educational Events. Each 15-minutes = .25 CE's. Learn more about chaplaincy at https://www.chaplaincynow.com/ and the association of professional chaplains at https://www.apchaplains.org/

Chaplains Alice Tremaine and John Betz share some of the chaplaincy encounters that have made an impact on them -- the formative, the difficult and the odd or unusual.

Connect with Alice and John on social media:

Instagram: @alicetremaine (Alice) @researchchaplain (John)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicetremaine/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaplainbetz/

Leave us a message at the Chaplain's Compass phone number: 502-536-7508

This podcast can count towards CE credit for BCCI certified chaplains under Methodology 1- Attending Educational Events. Each 15-minutes = .25 CE's. Learn more about chaplaincy at https://www.chaplaincynow.com/ and the association of professional chaplains at https://www.apchaplains.org/

This podcast can count towards CE credit for BCCI certified chaplains under Methodology 1- Attending Educational Events. Each 15-minutes = .25 CE's.