BCCPA 38 th Annual Conference May 24 th – 26 th, 2015 Whistler, BC.
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SPIRITUAL CARE IN A NON FAITH BASED CARE HOME BCCPA 38 th Annual Conference May 24 th – 26 th , 2015 Whistler, BC
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SPIRITUAL CARE IN A NON FAITH BASED CARE HOME
BCCPA 38th Annual Conference May 24th – 26th, 2015
Whistler, BC
OUTLINE
Non-faith based organization experience General framework for providing spiritual
programs What we offer Outcomes Challenges Overall message: it is doable with limited
resources
INTRODUCING LANGLEY LODGE
Established in 1974 Langley Care Society Volunteer Organization Complex Care Registered Charity 139 Spaces Separate Public Foundation
RESIDENT RELIGIOUS AFFILIATIONS
All are Christian Majority are
Anglican Baptist Catholic United Affiliation not known; went to church when
young;
PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS
We practice holistic, resident-centered care Open to diverse beliefs/practices Organization’s values of instilling dignity and hope
are demonstrated through spiritual care component
Advantages as a Non-profit Organization: find & engage available resources develop and maintain strong connections with
our local community raise funds to provide services that support our
MVV
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Accreditation Standards Long-Term Care 9.14
Access to spiritual space and care is provided to meet residents’ needs.
Long-Term Care 8.1 Care plan addresses psychosocial health including cultural and
spiritual needs
Residents Bill of Rights Operate …in a manner that will promote the health, safety and
dignity of persons in care; Resident’s lifestyle and choices are respected and supported, to pursue social, cultural, religious, spiritual and other
interests. https://www.leg.bc.ca/39th1st/3rd_read/gov17-3.htm
RELIGION SPIRITUALITY
Defined structures
Defined rituals and doctrines
Traditions
Practices, beliefs and values
An awareness of
relationships with all
creation
An appreciation of presence
and purpose
Includes a sense of
meaning
Includes religion
WHY SPIRITUAL CARE?
The losses associated with advanced age can seriously impact the resident’s sense of meaning, purpose and personal worth.
People often turn to their spirituality as a means of coping…with illnesses, loss & life transitions
The meaning and practice of spiritual care www.professionalchaplains.org.
SPIRITUAL CARE SERVICES IN OUR HOME
PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL CHURCHES
6 services on-site per month
United Church of Langley
Anglican Worship
Catholic Ministry & Mass
Salvation Army Church
Free Presbyterian Church
Buddhist Tea
MEET OUR PASTOR
“I minister to people from a
wide range of religious
backgrounds, as well as to
some who have no particular
religious background, and so
an ecumenical and
inspirational approach
works best..i.e. God loves
you, be kind to others, (there
is) hope for a future without
suffering. ”
Rev. Tony W. Tremblett M.A, MPM,(ThD Candidate)
Ordained Christian Minister
ROLE OF THE PASTOR
Minimum 8hrs/week Visits newly admitted residents Conducts weekly Devotions group 1:1 visits Palliative/EOL support
Monthly Celebration of Life
WEEKLY DEVOTIONS GROUP
Affirms the resident’s identity through conversations about their background, early life, work, family and religious traditions.
Provides ways for people to make sense of new life experience and themselves through stories...
..reviewing life stories in this way can help to re-affirm one’s perspective of oneself in the face of debilitating illness and loss.
Based on “Narrative theory focuses on the valuations that a person identifies as being the key units of meaning in his or her life.” (Speck 2004)
OUTCOMES OF SPIRITUAL CARE
Approaching death can engender serious spiritual questions that contribute to anxiety, depression, and hopelessness.
Spiritual care can help residents to:
Focus on inspirational meaning, purpose and value.
Receive compassion, comfort and spiritual/emotional support
Achieve inner peace and explore coping strategies.
Outcome: Resident-centered, holistic care
Our Pastor is: A valued member of the interdisciplinary team A resource for front-line staff; make referrals Accessible to Family members for support Addresses the spiritual needs of our residents Specialty practitioner in the interdisciplinary team
Local Church Volunteers: Embraced in our non-profit, volunteer organization Ensure residents can participate
CHALLENGES Physical space
constraints Multi-purpose room with
reliquary Larger, open lounge
space preferred by some of the churches; noise levels are a challenge.
Licensing/RC&AL program Not a requirement
Fundraising To maintain annual
resources
RESOURCES FOR DEVELOPING SPIRITUAL CARE
Pursue partnerships with local churches Sponsorship– Annual budget: $12k Online Resources
Canadian Association for Spiritual Care http://www.spiritualcare.ca/ Professional association Support spiritual care professionals in their practice Professional standards Qualifications information
Contact Us – [email protected]
REFERENCES
Accreditation Canada. Long-term Care standards. www.accreditationcanada.ca
Association of Professional Chaplainswww.professionalchaplains.org
Professional Chaplaincy: Its Role And Importance In Health Care http://www.professionalchaplains.org/content.asp?contentid=162
Resident Bill of Rights BC https://www.leg.bc.ca/39th1st/3rd_read/gov17-3.htm
Speck, Peter W. Spiritual care in healthcare, Scottish Journal of Healthcare Chaplaincy Vol.7.No.1.2004.
The meaning and practice of spiritual care http://goo.gl/ldl0Ws
