What is culturally competent spiritual care and what does it have to offer? As spiritual care providers, we are trained to offer support to people from all backgrounds,with an open, non-judgmental, and peaceful presence. We try to help others connect to theirown sources of strength......
I work as a Palliative Care Chaplain in Los Angeles for MPTF, a midsized nonprofit. Palliative Care is a medical specialty rendered by a team which has at least the four pillars described by CAPC (Center to Advance Palliative Care) as the “gold standard:” doctor,......
It is hard to believe that about five decades have gone by, but yes, it was in the mid-1960s that Paul McCartney recorded “When I’m Sixty-four” on the Sergeant Pepper album. Legend has it that he wrote those words as a teenager, when his own......
What Is Seasonal Depression? It’s December. Days are getting colder and shorter. We spend more time indoors, which means less sun, less outdoors time, and often less physical movement. With all these seasonal changes, people often feel the “Winter Blues,” experiencing low energy, fatigue, depression,......
What are Movember and No Shave November? Starting to notice men’s facial hair growing suddenly longer and thicker since the start of November? November is commonly being accepted as Men’s Health Awareness Month. It is no accident since movements like Movember and No Shave November encourage......
What is a hospital chaplain? Chaplains are service people who are a part of the multidisciplinary teams in institutions such as hospitals, military, schools, and more. But what many people do not know or often misunderstand is the variety of roles a chaplain is......
Having resilience means standing strong and pushing back in the face of challenges. It’s holding your ground and forging ahead even when the current is working against you and pushing you backward. For many us, resilience sometimes seems like a natural characteristic – either you......
We live in difficult and uncertain times. Keeping up with politics and current events can be distressing. The world may feel like it’s out of control, and you may feel like informing yourself as much as possible is a way to find control again. However,......
What Is A Chaplain? Though chaplains play vital roles in professional, medical, military and other contexts, those roles are not always well understood. Chaplains provide spiritual care, but what does that really mean? What Does A Chaplain Do? For one thing, chaplains are not “fixers.”......
It’s OK to be Anxious The last few months have been packed with uncertainty and new, unprecedented circumstances. It’s scary stuff. As a result, it makes a lot of sense that many people are feeling elevated levels of stress and anxiety. We’re going to talk......
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Teresa believes that all people possess the wisdom they need to navigate life’s challenges; she feels grateful to listen supportively when this wisdom seems elusive.
Zilvinas provides care without expectation or agenda. He encourages people to be themselves and to embrace their strengths and to find hope and meaning in their life challenges.
Seth seeks to empower those who feel disconnected from their autonomy. In doing so, Seth has helped individuals, families, and organizations rediscover peace of mind.
Jason’s unique life experience as both a spiritual care provider and physician enables him to teach about the healing power of relationships and the intimate powerful connection between spirituality and medicine.
Rochelle encourages people to draw on their own strengths to meet the challenges of their lives.
Nita comes to Ezzree with a commitment to patient-centered decision-making, consisting of clearly articulated patient goals of care; two-way communication between patient/family and clinical team; and a focus on mediative problem-solving. She brings a high level of skill and experience in mediation, counseling, and bereavement support, supported by her MA in Bioethics, Certification as a Grief Counselor, and her experience in hospital bioethics committees.
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