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Donna
Kozik
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Donna@DonnaKozik.com
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Brochure
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Spiritual Care
Sharp HospiceCare
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SUBHEAD:
Who are Sharp HospiceCare’s spiritual care providers?
Sharp HospiceCare’s spiritual
care providers are men and women professionally trained
in theology and pastoral counseling and experienced in
end-of-life spiritual care.
Consisting of ordained and lay
ministers, the spiritual care providers are an integral
part of the Sharp hospice team and work closely with the
medical director, nurse, social worker, home health aide
and bereavement counselor.
SUBHEAD:
What is the role of the spiritual care provider?
Spiritual care providers serve
the spiritual needs of patients and family members. They
work within all religious or spiritual belief systems
and also assist those without religious preference.
Spiritual care providers do not seek to further any
particular religious agenda. They support others in
making personal decisions regarding spiritual
resources.
SUBHEAD:
What are some of the services that spiritual care
providers offer?
Providers share conversation,
prayer, meditation, pastoral counseling, music,
religious rituals and other spiritual practices.
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Spiritual support. If you
wish, providers can arrange for someone from your
faith to administer sacred rituals or meet any
specific religious needs that might arise.
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Emotional support. Spiritual
care providers spend time talking with you about
concerns or fears and listen as you explore your own
spiritual beliefs and cope with your situation. As
part of the larger hospice team, providers can
direct you to other team resources, if needed.
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Family support. Sharp
HospiceCare spiritual care providers support patient
family members and caregivers. They can also assist
in planning and officiating at funeral and memorial
services.
[Panel 2]
SUBHEAD:
If you are thinking about some of the following
questions, consider speaking with a Sharp spiritual care
provider.
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What did I do to deserve
this?
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Is my illness a punishment or
judgment from God?
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Is there someone who can help
me explore my feelings and beliefs?
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How do I cope with all the
losses I have experienced?
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I’ve had so much faith all
my life -- why am I feeling afraid now?
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I am no longer actively part
of a faith community. Who will do a memorial service
for my family?
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I wonder if there is any sort
of life after death?
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Where is God in this
situation?
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How do I deal with the guilt
I feel?
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How do I reconcile family
estrangements and make peace in my family?
These are only some of the
questions that might indicate you would like to spend
time with a spiritual care provider -- all your concerns
or feelings are important. Providers look to spend time
with you in a way that you find most
helpful.
SUBHEAD:
How do I contact spiritual care services?
Spiritual care services will get
in touch with you within two weeks of your hospice start
date. If you would like a spiritual care provider to
visit sooner, ask your nurse or social worker or call
the spiritual care coordinator at (619) 667-1900.
Spiritual Care Services
Sharp HospiceCare
8881 Fletcher Parkway
La Mesa, California
(619) 667-1900
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