Resources for Spiritual Care Providers

Chaplains, pastoral counselors, and parish nurses have long been integral to caring for the injured, sick, and dying. As interest grows in integrating spirituality and religion into health care, these spiritual care providers become even more important and vital to treating the whole person in health care.

While there are many resources and organizations where one can find out more information on these professions, here are a few answers to basic questions about these spiritual care providers and their connections to the health care system.

Chaplains

• How do chaplains participate in health care?

Pastoral Counselors

• What is the role of pastoral counselors in the health care system?

Parish Nurses

• How can one establish a parish nurse program?