C1
Staff Support in the Wake of Workplace Violence         Maggie Ainslie

 

Workshop Summary:This workshop will discuss a range of ways that the Pastoral Care team can be part of a multidisciplinary response to workplace violence events.  Strategies for opening venues for teamwork and response policies will be shared

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C2
Chaplains Working at the Cutting Edge: An Introduction to Psychodynamically Informed Clinical Chaplaincy
David Roth, PhD

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Workshop Summary:

This fast-moving workshop will focus on hope for the future of chaplaincy informed by our hundred-year-old roots, a very rapidly changing religious and spiritual world and the latest in research into how to understand and help those in distress. Following upon SCA's 2025 white paper "Psychodynamic Chaplaincy: Psychological and Spiritual Integration in Healthcare," we will identify essential The contents of the workshop will ways to enhance a chaplain's practice and chart a course for a sustainable future for chaplaincy.

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C3                                                                                      REACH: Reaching out to Offer Hope and Receive Hope 

Kim Crawford Meeks

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Workshop Summary:                                                                                                 We will explore the reality of being human and holistic care of self and others.  We will take a deeper look at the core emotions and normalizing emotions and processing through them. Assessing for distress is an important aspect for all healthcare workers, therefore we will learn a mini assessment of recognizing distress. Having your personal coping toolkit prepared ahead of challenging days is of vital importance. We will explore ideas and options for coping. We will practice mindfulness and laughter yoga for the coping benefits of oxygenating the organs and blood, relaxation, and processing emotions.  The goal is to continue in hope and to help others do the same.

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C4
The Impact of a Congregational Health Team in Walking with Church Members on the Path of Life Transitions From Home to Assisted Living and Skilled Care                                                                                               Carol A. Lueders Bolwerk, PhD, RN

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Workshop Summary:                                                                                   Transitional care focuses on coordinated and comprehensive services to ensure safe, quality and effective transfer for people between home and health care settings.  Churches can play a vital role in supporting members and  families by providing resources, practical assistance, education, social support and spiritual guidance.  Along with clergy, the role of  faith community nurses can facilitate transitions by providing holistic support that addresses  mind, body and spirit.  Any transition can be challenging for individuals and their families.  Personal experiences of placement, research and integration of roles of parish nurses, nursing home chaplains and clergy from individuals' own church in successful transitions will be shared.  The impact of a congregational team using church volunteers, clergy, parish nurses and others will be noted as a team acts as compassionate bridges helping all involved navigate the difficult journey from home to other environments.

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C5
Sacred Space for Holistic Practice: Healing Circles as a Tool for Faith Community Nursing                                   Cheryl M. Miller, Ed.D., MSN, NPD-BC, CHSE, CNE

 

Workshop Summary:                                                                                               This session invites FC4Ns into an immersive, experiential demonstration of Healing Circle techniques, emphasizing their application in congregational settings, grief support, chronic illness care, and caregiver burnout. Participants will engage in a live Healing Circle, exploring core principles such as confidentiality, mutual respect, and intentional presence. Techniques such as the use of talking pieces, centering rituals, and reflective prompts will be modeled and practiced.

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C6
Mindfulness Practices as a Pathway to  Peace at End of Life                                                                                 Catherine Czerepak

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Workshop Summary:                                                                                                   This workshop will explore the practice of mindfulness and its ability for individuals with terminal illness to cultivate a sense of meaning and purpose, reduce stress and anxiety and invite peace before end of life.  Simple, practical techniques will be shared as well as case studies.

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C7
Exploring the Gaps in Physician Medical Student Training Around Spiritual Care, Screenings & Dialogue Around Interest in Research                                                

January Bethany E. Turner, Luke Okumora, Dr. Andre Cipta, Marlene Figuroa Gray

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Workshop Summary:                                                                                                   Based on a recently published study, the session will present the foundational history of clinical spiritual care, an overview of the study, and a panel discussion sharing the process of research and next steps.