Spiritual Care

Wendy Cadge and Shelly Rambo demonstrate the urgent need, highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, to position the long history and practice of chaplaincy within the rapidly changing landscape of American religion and spirituality. This book provides a much-needed road map for training and renewing chaplains across a professional continuum that spans major sectors of American society, including hospitals, prisons, universities, the military, and nursing homes.

In our fast-paced culture plagued with burnout, stress, and chronic fatigue, we often find that we’re functioning out of emptiness. What would it be like to experience a fullness in our life that was truly lasting and regenerative? In Soul Care, licensed counselor Debra Fileta shows you how Jesus’ own life rhythms can guide you to true health and rest, teaching you how to live full rather than empty. Rooted in Scripture and expertly informed by clinical psychology, Soul Care identifies six life-giving practices from the life of Jesus that address your whole person—mind, body, and spirit.

In this world of frantic activity and constant entertainment, it can be hard to identify and embrace the rhythms that lead to true flourishing. Your spirit longs for a stronger connection to the divine, a clearer sense of personal spiritual growth, a closer relationship with your creator and redeemer. But how do you integrate this kind of inner growth into the realities of your outer life? If you long for a deeper experience of God as you journey through this life, Spiritual Practices for Soul Care offers forty ways to help you put the spiritual disciplines into action each day.

Many of us long to serve and be there for those who are suffering from trauma, but we don't know how to do so in a way that is caring and helpful. This book enables Christians, and especially pastors, elders, and ministry leaders, to understand what trauma is and how it affects people, including their experience of church, so that we can lovingly support those who are suffering from it.

In our image-conscious culture, life can become a never-ending performance. The perfection we feel pressured to project to those in our social sphere comes at the expense of our emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being. In the end, we are left exhausted and unfulfilled. How do we flip the script and feed ourselves rather than simply adding to our feeds? In Soul Care to Save Your Life, author, speaker, and recovering performer Manda Carpenter offers an invitation to shift your focus from performing to purposeful living from the inside out.

This third volume of The Chaplain Skill Set Series discusses the importance and nuances of the spiritual needs assessment. Chaplain Evans reviews the importance of having intentional conversations regarding spiritual resources individuals many need in times and crisis as well as how to process and make meaning of defining life moments. There are many types of spiritual needs assessments, this book reviews ten most common assessments noted in literature and used in healthcare settings. The reader will quickly see a common pattern noted in the assessments and be able to design their own ...

Oftentimes caregivers, friends, and family are unsure of what to say and what to do to comfort the sick and the dying. Midwife for Souls provides specific Catholic insight and highlights the power of prayer as a guide. This best-selling book has been revised to include a new section of inspiring stories and lessons learned in hospice ministry.

Ever wanted to learn how to love yourself and connect with yourself like never before? Then this is the book for you. Who are you? What are your values? How do you even begin to connect with yourself…your true, universal self? These are questions so many women are struggling with all over the world, and despite so much talk about finding out who we are, it feels as though the answers are still far beyond our reach. With endless social pressures, cultural norms, and the ever-shifting tide of this hyper-connected world, Black women are continuously challenged in new, and frankly, exhausting...

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed when dealing with the everyday challenges that life throws at you? Are you a proud black woman ready to walk your path to physical and emotional wellbeing?Why is it so difficult to take care of ourselves? We often prioritize work, family, and other commitments over time to devote to ourselves. Putting "me time" on the back burner is one of the main reasons we feel overloaded, exhausted and stressed. Lack of self-care can leave us unprepared to deal with the stresses of life. True self-care may not be what it really looks like. It's not just about splurging ...

Understanding more of God's character and how he loves us changed best-selling author Holley Gerth's life in beautiful, powerful ways. She realized she didn't have to settle for "I'm fine" when there was someone whispering to her in every moment, "You're mine." The hope, joy, peace, and purpose she longed for were already there, in the heart of God. Now, in 52 devotional readings, Holley shares with women the answer to the restlessness they feel in their hearts that keeps them hurrying, striving, and pushing.

A Collection of Five Essential Books for Any Black Women Looking to Prioritize Their Mental, Spiritual, and Emotional Well-Being This compilation book includes: Emotional Self Care for Black Women: A Powerful Mental Health Workbook to Silence Your Inner Critic, Raise Your Self-Esteem, And Heal Yourself Spiritual Self Care for Black Women: A Powerful, Holistic Workbook to Radically Love Yourself and Heal Your Mind, Body, & Soul 365 Powerful Positive Affirmations for Black Women: Reprogram Your Mind to Boost Confidence, Self-Esteem, Attract Success, Money, Health, and Love 365 Badass Positive...

Discover how you can take control of your happiness and inner peace despite all the obstacles you have to face Have you been feeling like you can never get a break? Are your days full of conflict and challenges that you constantly have to fight and overcome? Are you tired of riding the rollercoaster of anger, fear, frustration, and overwhelm and wish you could just take a step back from your problems? Being a black woman today comes with unique struggles that others don’t even know about. You face the discrimination that both women and people of color encounter. Your needs are ...

Have you recently found yourself at the cusp of a mental breakdown or at the center of one? Do you find yourself struggling to keep your emotions in check? Do you feel yourself crumbling under the weight of your “responsibilities” as a woman in the position of an employee, a partner, or just as a human who is trying to exist? If one or all these questions are issues you can relate with, you are experiencing classic indications of emotional health neglect. For centuries, black women have been groomed to neglect their emotional health. We are fed with classic anecdotes like, “be strong,...

We all know people in our world are struggling ―eating disorders, addictions, depression, sexual issues, marital problems―the list goes on and on. Can the church help or is that an outdated concept that no longer fits modern problems? In The Church as a Culture of Care, biblical counselor Dale Johnson explains that the church is still the primary place where those who struggle can receive lasting hope and healing.

For many Christians, apathy can feel inescapable. They experience a lack of motivation and a growing indifference to important things, with some even struggling to care about anything at all. This listlessness can spill over into our spiritual lives, making it difficult to pray, read the Bible, or engage in our communities. Have we resigned ourselves to apathy? Do we recognize it as a sin? How can we fight against it? In Overcoming Apathy, theology professor Uche Anizor explains what apathy is and gives practical, biblical advice to break the cycle.

It is not selfish to embrace peace and happiness. "The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any." - Alice Walker Women have historically experienced disparities in various facets of life, including social, economic, and political. Black women have been victimized tenfold. We are always told to stay in the background and remain in the shadows. But don't allow these problems to get the best of you and cause you to lose sight of your strength. It's time to unleash your black woman's magic and take over the world. And what better way to start than by ...

In the midst of our hectic, overscheduled lives, caring for the soul is imperative. Now, more than ever, we need to pause - intentionally - and encounter the Divine. Soul care director Barbara Peacock illustrates a journey of prayer, spiritual direction, and soul care from an African American perspective. She reflects on how these disciplines are woven into the African American culture and lived out in the rich heritage of its faith community.

“Soul friendship awakens our hearts to love and be loved.” Have you felt the gentle pull in your spirit to accompany others on their journey with Christ? In her foundational guide, "The Foundations of The Soul," beloved spiritual director Ruth Conlon takes you by the hand into this holy calling of spiritual direction. In The Foundations of The Soul, Ruth invites readers into the ancient ministry of spiritual accompaniment. As a spiritual director, she journeys with others, nurturing their discernment and intimacy with God. This book explores the biblical roots of soul friendship and how...

THE CHAPLAIN SKILL SERIES COLLECTION A 3-Book Collection Volume 1: The Fundamentals Volume 2: Understanding Spirituality and World Faith Expressions Volume 3: Understanding the Spiritual Assessment The goal of The Chaplain Skill Set Series is to share well-respected resources and learned lessons which any chaplain of any faith background and any minister in any ministry setting to quickly utilize. I speak from my own experiences and from time to time lean heavily upon my own Christian theology to support various chaplain theories, functions and skillsets. The Series has a three-fold purpose...

Embark on a profound and influential journey with "Embracing the Journey," a touching eBook dedicated to those touched by the complexities of terminal illness. This compassionate guide offers support to patients, caregivers, and families, providing practical advice and emotional solace during the most challenging times. Every chapter is designed to hold your hand as you navigate the often-tumultuous waters of terminal diagnoses, communications, pain management, and care customization. With a delicate balance of heart and pragmatism, "Embracing the Journey" guides you through topics like ...